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Journal Metrics Reports 2023

Cell Biology

Announcement of the latest impact factors from the Journal Citation Reports

Researchers consider a number of factors in deciding where to publish their research, such as journal reputation, readership and community, speed of publication, and citations. See how we share a whole range of information to help the research community decide which journal is the best home for their research as well as what the metrics can tell you about the performance of a journal and its articles.

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  • Impact Factor
    6.2

    5 Year Impact Factor
    7.7

    Cite Score
    13.2

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    10

    Social Media Mentions
    3,125

    Downloads
    3,369,643

  • Impact Factor
    2.7

    5 Year Impact Factor
    2.6

    Cite Score
    4

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    8

    Social Media Mentions
    253

    Downloads
    340,901

  • Impact Factor
    2.5

    5 Year Impact Factor
    3.7

    Cite Score
    3.3

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    10

    Social Media Mentions
    282

    Downloads
    250,454

  • Impact Factor
    2.1

    5 Year Impact Factor
    2.7

    Cite Score
    4.9

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    2

    Social Media Mentions
    530

    Downloads
    561,571

  • Impact Factor
    2.9

    5 Year Impact Factor
    3.7

    Cite Score
    6.3

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    15

    Social Media Mentions
    338

    Downloads
    191,985

  • Impact Factor
    2.5

    5 Year Impact Factor
    3.1

    Cite Score
    6.6

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    10

    Social Media Mentions
    640

    Downloads
    596,367

  • Impact Factor
    3.9

    5 Year Impact Factor
    3.5

    Cite Score
    3.5

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    2

    Social Media Mentions
    512

    Downloads
    369,600

  • Impact Factor
    4.4

    5 Year Impact Factor
    4.3

    Cite Score
    8

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    4

    Social Media Mentions
    1,084

    Downloads
    355,361

  • Impact Factor
    1.4

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.5

    Cite Score
    3.1

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    5

    Social Media Mentions
    334

    Downloads
    173,522

  • Impact Factor
    5.3

    5 Year Impact Factor
    5.3

    Cite Score
    9.9

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    18

    Social Media Mentions
    196

    Downloads
    344,977

  • Impact Factor
    2.4

    5 Year Impact Factor
    3.2

    Cite Score
    4.7

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    6

    Social Media Mentions
    360

    Downloads
    228,891

  • Impact Factor
    2.9

    5 Year Impact Factor
    2.9

    Cite Score
    5.9

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    81

    Social Media Mentions
    58

    Downloads
    179,791

  • Impact Factor
    1.8

    5 Year Impact Factor
    2.9

    Cite Score
    6.2

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    1

    Social Media Mentions
    61

    Downloads
    165,648

  • Impact Factor
    5.3

    5 Year Impact Factor
    6.2

    Cite Score
    10.5

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    5

    Social Media Mentions
    13,290

    Downloads
    1,192,249

  • Impact Factor
    1.5

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.8

    Cite Score
    3.7

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    6

    Social Media Mentions
    160

    Downloads
    233,469

  • Impact Factor
    4.5

    5 Year Impact Factor
    4.7

    Cite Score
    9.3

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    8

    Social Media Mentions
    1,240

    Downloads
    727,046

  • Impact Factor
    2.1

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.8

    Cite Score
    3.9

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    10

    Social Media Mentions
    15

    Downloads
    68,563

  • Impact Factor
    1.1

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.1

    Cite Score
    2.5

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    14

    Social Media Mentions
    42

    Downloads
    82,053

  • Impact Factor
    3.4

    5 Year Impact Factor
    3.4

    Cite Score
    6.6

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    6

    Social Media Mentions
    729

    Downloads
    307,967

  • Impact Factor
    4.4

    5 Year Impact Factor
    3.9

    Cite Score
    6.8

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    13

    Social Media Mentions
    106

    Downloads
    187,221

  • Impact Factor
    2.3

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.7

    Cite Score
    3.3

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    8

    Social Media Mentions
    42

    Downloads
    126,382

  • Impact Factor
    1.8

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.8

    Cite Score
    3.5

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    23

    Social Media Mentions
    897

    Downloads
    174,582