What is the Impact Factor of Cell and Tissue Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Cell and Tissue Research is 3.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Cell and Tissue Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Cell and Tissue Research is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.105 (Q1) and an H-index of 170.

Who publishes Cell and Tissue Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Cell and Tissue Research is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,392 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Cell and Tissue Research?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Cell and Tissue Research is "CELL TISSUE RES" with common acronym "ctre". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #4,142Hybrid

Cell and Tissue Research

Acronym:ctre

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Abbreviation (ISO):CELL TISSUE RES

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Identifier (ISSN):0302-766X(Print)/1432-0878(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.1↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Cell and Tissue Research

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.105

#4,142

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

170

170 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate3.1%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

216articles/year

34.8% Gold OA•74.85% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The journal publishes regular articles and reviews in the areas of molecular, cell, and supracellular biology. In particular, the journal intends to provide a forum for publishing data that analyze the supracellular, integrative actions of gene products and their impact on the formation of tissue structure and function. Submission of papers with an emphasis on structure-function relationships as revealed by recombinant molecular technologies is especially encouraged. Areas of research with a long-standing tradition of publishing in Cell & Tissue Research include: - neurobiology - neuroendocrinology - endocrinology - reproductive biology - skeletal and immune systems - development - stem cells - muscle biology.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology96.6%Medicine87.2%Chemistry83.8%Genetics75.9%Biochemistry74.1%Internal medicine69.5%Cell biology57.1%Endocrinology54.4%Anatomy50.6%Pathology49.3%Psychology38.1%Neuroscience35.5%Physics27.6%Botany27.6%Gene27.5%Immunology23.4%Cell21.7%Receptor21.1%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Cell Biology

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank131/207

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank164/207

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CELL BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	131/207	Q3
CELL BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	164/207	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.1

Articles / Year66

Total Citations38

2025

IF2.9

Articles / Year87

Total Citations187

2024

IF3.2

Articles / Year87

Total Citations513

2023

IF3.6

Articles / Year121

Total Citations1,237

2022

IF4.051

Articles / Year171

Total Citations2,509

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.1	66	38
2025	2.9	87	187
2024	3.2	87	513
2023	3.6	121	1,237
2022	4.051	171	2,509
2021	5.249	229	5,246
2020	4.044	176	4,615
2019	3.36	177	5,220
2018	3.043	212	10,102
2017	—	206	8,972
2016	—	205	9,977
2015	—	263	8,749

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #4,142Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1924-1943, 1945, 1948-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.105

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.43

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,392 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,524

3-Year Documents378

Citable Documents374

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate44.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

HistologyQ1

Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ1

Cell BiologyQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 3.1%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CELL BIOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Cell and Tissue Research (acronym: ctre, abbr: CELL TISSUE RES, ISSN: 0302-766X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1924. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.105 (Q1), an H-index of 170.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 216 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,392 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.