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The Journal of Cell Biology Citation Rate 2026
0021-9525
eISSN 1540-8140
Rockefeller University Press
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About The Journal of Cell Biology
The Journal of Cell Biology (JCB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Rockefeller University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0021-9525 (e-ISSN 1540-8140). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.89 (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 Journal of Cell Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Journal of Cell Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.89, 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 Journal of Cell Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Journal of 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 Journal of Cell Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0021-9525 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1540-8140 |
| Publisher | Rockefeller University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 601 |
| Total Works | 28,864 |
| Total Citations | 3,565,826 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.41 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Journal of Cell Biology is published by Rockefeller University Press and based in United States.
Editorially, The Journal of Cell Biology concentrates on Microtubule and mitosis dynamics, Cellular transport and secretion and Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
The Journal of Cell Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 28,864 works that have together drawn 3,565,826 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 601; its citation rate has fallen over the last 2 years, from 61.275 (2023) to 4.893 (2025); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.41.
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Live Indexing Status
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 92% over the last 2 years (from 61.275 to 4.893). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.893 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 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 | 284 | 1,145 |
| 2024 | 270 | 3,359 |
| 2023 | 275 | 5,188 |
| 2022 | 246 | 7,426 |
| 2021 | 301 | 12,004 |
| 2020 | 314 | 17,131 |
| 2019 | 326 | 17,356 |
| 2018 | 324 | 26,781 |
| 2017 | 391 | 31,652 |
| 2016 | 428 | 31,368 |
| 2015 | 523 | 31,313 |
| 2014 | 433 | 30,214 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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