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Stem Cells Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1066-5099 eISSN 1549-4918 Oxford University Press US

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Stem Cells
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Stem Cells (SC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 1066-5099 (e-ISSN 1549-4918). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.93 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4140 USD).

Stem Cells Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Stem Cells has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.93, placing it in the Q2 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Stem Cells operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Stem Cells should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Stem Cells against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Stem Cells
  • Budget $4140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 1066-5099
ISSN (Online) 1549-4918
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United States
APC / Cost $4140 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Stem Cells is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4140.

Stem Cells is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.935.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stem Cells

Stem Cells does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.935 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Stem Cells is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Stem Cells is $4140 USD.

Stem Cells is published by Oxford University Press.

Stem Cells shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Stem Cells is 1066-5099. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1549-4918.

Stem Cells sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.93, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.935
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.935 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S65139510

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