Journal decision profile

Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Medicine · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Stem Cell Research & Therapy's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 6.9, ranking Q1 in Genetics and 2 other subfields. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

BioMed CentralUnited KingdomeISSN 1757-6512
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
6.9

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 9.19.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
125 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 91–171 days

100 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 100% coverage · 2024–2025

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
OPENALEX · VERIFY
$2,990

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
6.92026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#45 / 1,112LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
46%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
2.41MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
125 daysIQR 91–171 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
508 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share46%

936 of 2,033 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share5.6%

113 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI2.41×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#45

of 1,112 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 2.41, so its typical recent paper runs about 141% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

46% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

1912016
2922017
3582018
4082019
5322020
6092021
5362022
3832023
5052024
7632025

Recent work-type mix

2,033 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article91.2%
Erratum4%
Review3.2%
Retraction1.5%
Editorial0.1%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and medical subject coverage

OpenAlex topics show research communities; MeSH keeps the medical taxonomy recognizable.

Major MeSH signals

PubMed-indexed works

Select a MeSH signal to see how much Stem Cell Research & Therapy publishes on it, from PubMed counts for the last five complete years.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Mesenchymal stem cell research429
Extracellular vesicles in disease188
Pluripotent Stem Cells Research105
Reproductive Biology and Fertility40
Liver physiology and pathology39
Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms38
Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer35
Retinal Development and Disorders33
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine33
Wound Healing and Treatments30
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-08-12. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 2,033 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
GeneticsQ1
Molecular BiologyQ1
SurgeryQ1

Is Stem Cell Research & Therapy a good journal?

Yes. One of the most-cited journals in Medicine

Yes. By citation data, Stem Cell Research & Therapy is one of the most-cited journals in Medicine: it ranks #250 of 6,272 Medicine journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 4%) and is Q1 in Genetics and 2 other subfields. Stem Cell Research & Therapy's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 6.9. Recent papers took a median of 125 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,990 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Surgery, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Genetics
Rank in Medicine
#250 of 6,272
Top 4%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
6.9
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
125 days
Median, PubMed records
Open access fee (APC)
$2,990
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
763
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
B2
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#250
of 6,272 Medicine field journals
#250
among Q1 Medicine journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
5,674
H-Index
179
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
5,661
Subject Areas
GeneticsMolecular BiologySurgery

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Stem Cell Research & Therapy

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Stem Cell Research & Therapy's papers in subfields including Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Surgery. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

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  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in Stem Cell Research & Therapy's author guidelines; BioMed Central runs the submission site. Every author usually needs an ORCID iD, and the corresponding author needs an account on the submission site.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,990 USD for this open-access journal. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 125 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). Stem Cell Research & Therapy does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Is Stem Cell Research & Therapy a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Stem Cell Research & Therapy is one of the most-cited journals in Medicine: it ranks #250 of 6,272 Medicine journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 4%) and is Q1 in Genetics and 2 other subfields. Stem Cell Research & Therapy's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 6.9. Recent papers took a median of 125 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,990 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Surgery, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Stem Cell Research & Therapy's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Stem Cell Research & Therapy's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 6.9, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Stem Cell Research & Therapy?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Stem Cell Research & Therapy or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. What recent PubMed records do show is speed: accepted papers took a median of 125 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare Stem Cell Research & Therapy's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Stem Cell Research & Therapy in?

Stem Cell Research & Therapy's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Genetics; Q1 in Molecular Biology; Q1 in Surgery. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Stem Cell Research & Therapy will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does Stem Cell Research & Therapy take from submission to acceptance?

Across 100 recent PubMed records with both dates, Stem Cell Research & Therapy took a median of 125 days from submission to acceptance; the middle half took 91–171 days. This interval includes editorial handling and revisions, so it is not the time to a first decision.

How much does it cost to publish in Stem Cell Research & Therapy?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,990 USD for Stem Cell Research & Therapy. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Stem Cell Research & Therapy?

Comparable journals include Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, World Journal of Stem Cells, Stem Cells and Development, and Stem Cells International. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Stem Cell Research & Therapy?

Submit online through the link in Stem Cell Research & Therapy's author guidelines on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter. Accepted papers took a median of 125 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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