Journal of Cytology
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28 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Cytology is the official Quarterly publication of the Indian Academy of Cytologists. It is in the 25th year of publication in the year 2008. The journal covers all aspects of diagnostic cytology, including fine needle aspiration cytology, gynecological and non-gynecological cytology. Articles on ancillary techniques, like cytochemistry, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, molecular cytopathology, as applied to cytological material are also welcome. The journal gives preference to clinically oriented studies over experimental and animal studies. The Journal would publish peer-reviewed original research papers, case reports, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and debates.
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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
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Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Cytology (abbr: J CYTOL, ISSN: 0970-9371) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY, published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications in India since 1984. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.248 (Q3), an H-index of 28.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 33 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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