What is the Impact Factor of Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica is 1.90, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.478 (Q2) and an H-index of 50.

Who publishes Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica is published by Via Medica. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,843 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica is "FOLIA HISTOCHEM CYTO". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #12,358Hybrid

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica

Abbreviation (ISO):FOLIA HISTOCHEM CYTO

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Identifier (ISSN):0239-8508(Print)/1897-5631(Online)

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Publisher:Via Medica

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.9↓ -0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.478

#12,358

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

50 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

31articles/year

92.86% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

"Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica" is an international, English-language journal publishing articles in the areas of histochemistry, cytochemistry and cell & tissue biology. "Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica" was established in 1963 under the title: ‘Folia Histochemica et Cytochemica’ by the Polish Histochemical and Cytochemical Society as a journal devoted to the rapidly developing fields of histochemistry and cytochemistry. In 1984, the profile of the journal was broadened to accommodate papers dealing with cell and tissue biology, and the title was accordingly changed to "Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica". "Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica" is published quarterly, one volume a year, by the Polish Histochemical and Cytochemical Society.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology97.2%Medicine92.3%Genetics87%Chemistry85.4%Internal medicine81.3%Biochemistry78.6%Pathology57.6%Immunology50.1%Endocrinology48.2%Cell biology40.7%Gene32%Organic chemistry25.3%Physics24%Immunohistochemistry23.6%Psychology23.4%Cancer22.4%Anatomy22.4%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank275/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank179/207

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank284/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank174/207

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	275/328	Q4
CELL BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	179/207	Q4
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	284/328	Q4
CELL BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	174/207	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.9

Articles / Year16

Total Citations1

2025

IF2.2

Articles / Year20

Total Citations30

2024

IF1.7

Articles / Year16

Total Citations69

2023

IF1.5

Articles / Year19

Total Citations104

2022

IF1.49

Articles / Year32

Total Citations283

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.9	16	1
2025	2.2	20	30
2024	1.7	16	69
2023	1.5	19	104
2022	1.49	32	283
2021	1.698	31	305
2020	0.854	31	303
2019	0.979	11	133
2018	1.586	22	206
2017	—	22	233
2016	—	12	171
2015	—	65	1,404

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,358Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1984-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.478

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.90

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,843 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations149

3-Year Documents71

Citable Documents71

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 Rate45.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ2

HistologyQ3

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

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: 0%

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BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR 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

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica (abbr: FOLIA HISTOCHEM CYTO, ISSN: 0239-8508) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Via Medica in Poland since 1984. 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 0.478 (Q2), an H-index of 50.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 31 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,843 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.