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Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #3,383Hybrid

Journal of Cellular Physiology

Acronym:jcp-wiley
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Abbreviation (ISO):J. CELL. PHYSIOL
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Identifier (ISSN):0021-9541(Print)/1097-4652(Online)
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Publisher:Wiley-Liss Inc.
Clarivate IF (2026)
4– 0
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Cellular Physiology

WoS Q3
24793.9220184.5220195.5520206.3820216.5120225.620234.520244202542026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):4
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
1.25
#3,383

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
221

221 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3
Self-Citation Rate2.2%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
354articles/year
27.12% Gold OA•60.98% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Cellular Physiology publishes reports of high biological significance in areas of eukaryotic cell biology and physiology, focusing on those articles that adopt a molecular mechanistic approach to investigate cell structure and function. There is appreciation for the application of cellular, biochemical, molecular and in vivo genetic approaches, as well as the power of genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and systems biology. In particular, the Journal encourages submission of high-interest papers investigating the genetic and epigenetic regulation of proliferation and phenotype as well as cell fate and lineage commitment by growth factors, cytokines and their cognate receptors and signal transduction pathways that influence the expression, integration and activities of these physiological mediators. Similarly, the Journal encourages submission of manuscripts exploring the regulation of growth and differentiation by cell adhesion molecules in addition to the interplay between these processes and those induced by growth factors and cytokines. Studies on the genes and processes that regulate cell cycle progression and phase transition in eukaryotic cells, and the mechanisms that determine whether cells enter quiescence, proliferate or undergo apoptosis are also welcomed. Submission of papers that address contributions of the extracellular matrix to cellular phenotypes and physiological control as well as regulatory mechanisms governing fertilization, embryogenesis, gametogenesis, cell fate, lineage commitment, differentiation, development and dynamic parameters of cell motility are encouraged. Finally, the investigation of stem cells and changes that differentiate cancer cells from normal cells including studies on the properties and functions of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes will remain as one of the major interests of the Journal.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Biology93.8%Chemistry90.8%Genetics89.5%Biochemistry88.3%Medicine84%Internal medicine76.3%Cell biology68.9%Gene52.9%Endocrinology44.2%Organic chemistry36.9%Physics36.7%In vitro33.3%Cell culture32.3%Receptor30.6%Molecular biology29.1%Immunology28.7%Cell28.7%Nuclear magnetic resonance26.9%Enzyme25.6%Pathology24.9%Cancer research22.6%Apoptosis22.1%Signal transduction21.3%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Q3
Rank105/207
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

PHYSIOLOGY

Q1
Rank17/89
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Q2
Rank80/207
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

PHYSIOLOGY

Q2
Rank39/89
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF4
Articles / Year112
Total Citations33
2025
IF4
Articles / Year161
Total Citations305
2024
IF4.5
Articles / Year342
Total Citations2,004
2023
IF5.6
Articles / Year246
Total Citations2,823
2022
IF6.513
Articles / Year281
Total Citations3,819

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,383Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1945-1958, 1963-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
1.25

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
4.06

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,499 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations3,538
3-Year Documents778
Citable Documents765

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 Rate47.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Clinical BiochemistryQ1
PhysiologyQ1
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: 2.2%

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):
2区 (Zone 2)Biology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区CELL BIOLOGY
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
In warning list
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Cellular Physiology (acronym: jcp-wiley, abbr: J. CELL. PHYSIOL, ISSN: 0021-9541) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Wiley-Liss Inc. in United States since 1966. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.00, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.250 (Q1), an H-index of 221.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 354 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,499 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Wiley-Liss Inc.
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Monthly
Founding Year
1966
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
WILEY-LISS, DIV JOHN WILEY & SONS INC, 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, USA, NJ, 07030

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