Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology
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Aims & Scope
Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology aims to be the premier source of reviews and commentaries for the scientific communities we serve. We strive to publish articles that are authoritative, accessible and enhanced with clearly understandable figures, tables and other display items. We want to provide an unparalleled service to authors, referees and readers, and we work hard to maximize the usefulness and impact of each article. The journal publishes Reviews, Perspectives, Comments and Research Highlights relevant to molecular and cell biologists, with our broad scope ensuring that the articles we publish reach the widest possible audience.
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CELL BIOLOGY
CELL BIOLOGY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisNature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology (acronym: nrm, abbr: NAT. REV. MOL. CELL BIOL, ISSN: 1471-0072) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Nature in England since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 118.0, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 35.6 (Q1), an H-index of 553.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 45 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $6,421 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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