Acta Cytologica
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Aims & Scope
With articles offering an excellent balance between clinical cytology and cytopathology, 'Acta Cytologica' fosters the understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms behind cytomorphology and thus facilitates the translation of frontline research into clinical practice. As the official journal of the International Academy of Cytology and affiliated to over 50 national cytology societies around the world, 'Acta Cytologica' evaluates new and existing diagnostic applications of scientific advances as well as their clinical correlations. Original papers, review articles, meta-analyses, novel insights from clinical practice, and letters to the editor cover topics from diagnostic cytopathology, gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology to fine needle aspiration, molecular techniques and their diagnostic applications. As the perfect reference for practical use, 'Acta Cytologica' addresses a multidisciplinary audience practicing clinical cytopathology, cell biology, oncology, interventional radiology, otorhinolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology and preventive medicine.
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ImpaQ AnalysisActa Cytologica (abbr: ACTA CYTOL, ISSN: 0001-5547) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by S. Karger AG in United States since 1957. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.404 (Q3), an H-index of 70.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 72 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,017 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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