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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
Molecular Cell 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
Time to Publish
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Topics Covered on Molecular Cell
Chromatin
Inhibitory effect
Gene expression
Proteasome
RNA polymerase
Glycolysis
Transcription factor
Interferon
Cell cycle
Alternative splicing
Autophagy
DNA repair
Histone
Metabolic deficiency
Cohesin
Genome
DNA damage
Ubiquitin
Lung cancer
Repressor
Molecular Cell Journal Specifications
| 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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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months1%
4 to 6 months21%
7 to 9 months42%
Above 9 months36%
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FAQs on Molecular Cell
How long has Molecular Cell been actively publishing? 
Molecular Cell has been in operation since 1997 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Molecular Cell?
Molecular Cell published with a Semi-monthly frequency.
How many articles did Molecular Cell publish last year?
In 2023, Molecular Cell publsihed 2 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Molecular Cell?
For Molecular Cell, eISSN is 1097-4164 and pISSN is 1097-2765.
What is Citescore for Molecular Cell?
Citescore for Molecular Cell is 26.9.
What is SNIP score for Molecular Cell?
SNIP score for Molecular Cell is 3.18.
What is the SJR for Molecular Cell?
SJR for Molecular Cell is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Molecular Cell?
CELL PRESS is the publisher of Molecular Cell.
