What is the Impact Factor of Stem Cells International?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Stem Cells International is 3.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Stem Cells International indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Stem Cells International is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.010 (Q2) and an H-index of 110.

Who publishes Stem Cells International and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Stem Cells International is published by Hindawi. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,282 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Stem Cells International?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Stem Cells International is "STEM CELLS INT". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #4,838Gold OA

Stem Cells International

Abbreviation (ISO):STEM CELLS INT

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Identifier (ISSN):1687-966X(Print)/1687-9678(Online)

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Publisher:Hindawi

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.6↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Stem Cells International

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

1.01

#4,838

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

110

110 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

216articles/year

100% Gold OA•80% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Stem Cells International is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of stem cell biology and applications. The journal will consider basic, translational, and clinical research, including animal models and clinical trials. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: embryonic stem cells; induced pluripotent stem cells; tissue-specific stem cells; stem cell differentiation; genetics and epigenetics; cancer stem cells; stem cell technologies; ethical, legal, and social issues.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

BiologyGeneticsMedicineCell BiologyChemistryBiochemistryInternal MedicinePathologyStem CellsImmunologyCancer ResearchEndocrinologySurgeryPsychologyPhysics

Primary Research Areas

Cell & Tissue Engineering

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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 & TISSUE ENGINEERING

Rank18/32

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CELL & TISSUE ENGINEERING

Rank15/32

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CELL & TISSUE ENGINEERING	JCRSCIE	18/32	Q3
CELL & TISSUE ENGINEERING	JCISCIE	15/32	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.6

Articles / Year90

Total Citations16

2025

IF3.3

Articles / Year97

Total Citations221

2024

IF3.8

Articles / Year73

Total Citations321

2023

IF4.3

Articles / Year122

Total Citations1,236

2022

IF5.131

Articles / Year206

Total Citations3,295

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.6	90	16
2025	3.3	97	221
2024	3.8	73	321
2023	4.3	122	1,236
2022	5.131	206	3,295
2021	5.443	264	5,616
2020	3.869	233	6,631
2019	3.902	372	12,751
2018	3.989	320	14,575
2017	—	310	11,990
2016	—	381	17,321
2015	—	312	14,833

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,838Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2010-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

1.01

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.01

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,282 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,517

3-Year Documents329

Citable Documents326

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 Rate48.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Cell BiologyQ2

Molecular 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: 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)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CELL & TISSUE ENGINEERING

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

Stem Cells International (abbr: STEM CELLS INT, ISSN: 1687-966X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of CELL & TISSUE ENGINEERING, published by Hindawi in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.010 (Q2), an H-index of 110.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 216 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,282 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.