Acta Histochemica et Cytochemica
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Aims & Scope
Acta Histochemica et Cytochemica is the official online journal of the Japan Society of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. It is intended primarily for rapid publication of concise, original articles in the fields of histochemistry and cytochemistry. Manuscripts oriented towards methodological subjects that contain significant technical advances in these fields are also welcome. Manuscripts in English are accepted from investigators in any country, whether or not they are members of the Japan Society of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. Manuscripts should be original work that has not been previously published and is not being considered for publication elsewhere, with the exception of abstracts. Manuscripts with essentially the same content as a paper that has been published or accepted, or is under consideration for publication, will not be considered. All submitted papers will be peer-reviewed by at least two referees selected by an appropriate Associate Editor. Acceptance is based on scientific significance, originality, and clarity. When required, a revised manuscript should be submitted within 3 months, otherwise it will be considered to be a new submission. The Editor-in-Chief will make all final decisions regarding acceptance.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisActa Histochemica et Cytochemica (acronym: ahc, abbr: ACTA HISTOCHEM CYTOC, ISSN: 0044-5991) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Japan Society of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry in Japan since 1968. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.90, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.725 (Q2), an H-index of 33.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 21 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,025 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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