Cell
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Aims & Scope
Cell Press is a leading publisher of cutting-edge biomedical research and reviews. We drive science forward and promote cross-pollination of ideas with our passion for excellence and commitment to innovation. Our aim is to engage the scientific community by communicating important, exciting discoveries made today that will impact the future of research. Our flagship journal, Cell, was launched by Benjamin Lewin in 1974 under the aegis of MIT Press. In 1986, Cell Press became established as an independent publisher and subsequently launched hallmark journals including Neuron, Immunity, and Molecular Cell. We joined the Elsevier family, our parent company, in 1998. Today at Cell Press, our editorial and production teams collaborate with authors and reviews to publish 13 hallmark primary research journals, 3 primary research journals published on behalf of learned societies and 14 Trends review journals, including gold open access publications such as Cell Reports and Stem Cell Reports (on behalf of the ISSCR). We continue leading in the innovative presentation of exciting scientific discoveries, consistently focusing on delivering highly valued research that drives scientific discovery, spanning a wide range of biomedical disciplines.
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BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
CELL BIOLOGY
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
CELL BIOLOGY
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisCell (abbr: CELL, ISSN: 0092-8674) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Cell Press in United States since 1974. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 45.1, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 24.6 (Q1), an H-index of 956.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Biweekly, an annual output of approximately 372 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $6,016 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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