Molecular Cell : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1097-4164pISSN: 1097-2765
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Aims and Scope of Molecular Cell
Molecular Cell is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that covers research on cell biology at the molecular level, with an emphasis on new mechanistic insights. It was established in 1997 and is published two times per month. Its 2020 impact factor is 17.970. According to the journal web page, Molecular Cell is a companion to Cell, the leading journal of biology and the highest-impact journal in the world. Molecular Cell is a Cell Press journal that aims to publish the best papers in molecular biology and biochemistry. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
26.9
Eigenfactor
0.1 - 0.5
Impact Factor
15 - 20
Scite Index
0.94 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Cell Biology
SNIP
3.18
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | CELL PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1997 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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