What is the Impact Factor of Genes to Cells?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Genes to Cells is 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Genes to Cells indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Genes to Cells is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.550 (Q2) and an H-index of 129.

Who publishes Genes to Cells and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Genes to Cells is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,126 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Genes to Cells?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Genes to Cells is "GENES TO CELLS" with common acronym "gtc". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #10,775Hybrid

Genes to Cells

Acronym:gtc

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Abbreviation (ISO):GENES TO CELLS

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Identifier (ISSN):1356-9597(Print)/1365-2443(Online)

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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.4↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Genes to Cells

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.55

#10,775

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

129

129 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

77articles/year

33.89% Gold OA•95% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Genes to Cells provides an international forum for the publication of papers describing important aspects of molecular and cellular biology. The journal aims to present papers that provide conceptual advance in the relevant field. Particular emphasis will be placed on work aimed at understanding the basic mechanisms underlying biological events.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.9%Genetics81.4%Chemistry81.3%Biochemistry81.1%Gene71.9%Cell biology65.4%Medicine52.8%Internal medicine42.8%Molecular biology33.1%Physics30%Organic chemistry26.5%Nuclear magnetic resonance23.5%DNA22.2%Cell21.8%Enzyme21.7%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Cell Biology

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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

Rank199/207

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank158/192

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank187/207

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank174/192

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CELL BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	199/207	Q4
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCRSCIE	158/192	Q4
CELL BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	187/207	Q4
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCISCIE	174/192	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.4

Articles / Year72

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.3

Articles / Year99

Total Citations94

2024

IF1.3

Articles / Year116

Total Citations360

2023

IF2.1

Articles / Year100

Total Citations320

2022

IF2.3

Articles / Year87

Total Citations450

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.4	72	5
2025	1.3	99	94
2024	1.3	116	360
2023	2.1	100	320
2022	2.3	87	450
2021	1.891	103	852
2020	1.655	96	1,053
2019	1.922	88	930
2018	2.048	126	1,695
2017	—	108	1,319
2016	—	146	2,324
2015	—	113	1,600

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,775Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.55

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.30

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,126 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations325

3-Year Documents233

Citable Documents232

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 Rate31.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2

GeneticsQ3

Cell BiologyQ4

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

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)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

Genes to Cells (acronym: gtc, abbr: GENES TO CELLS, ISSN: 1356-9597) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd in England since 1996. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.550 (Q2), an H-index of 129.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 77 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,126 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.