The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Citation Rate 2026
1357-2725
eISSN 1878-5875
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology (IJBCB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1357-2725 (e-ISSN 1878-5875). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50 (Q1 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.
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 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.
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 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 The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1357-2725 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-5875 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 238 |
| Total Works | 6,550 |
| Total Citations | 364,755 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.57 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3840.
Editorially, The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology concentrates on Mitochondrial Function and Pathology, Protein Kinase Regulation and GTPase Signaling and Cell death mechanisms and regulation, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 6,550 works that have together drawn 364,755 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 238; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.275 (2023) to 64.500 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.57.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 61.275 to 64.500), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.500 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 61.275 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | 16,100 |
| 2024 | 135 | 18,041 |
| 2023 | 80 | 19,298 |
| 2022 | 122 | 20,712 |
| 2021 | 149 | 22,351 |
| 2020 | 151 | 21,344 |
| 2019 | 177 | 18,763 |
| 2018 | 205 | 18,364 |
| 2017 | 243 | 18,235 |
| 2016 | 302 | 17,782 |
| 2015 | 268 | 18,389 |
| 2014 | 325 | 18,228 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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