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Cell Host and Microbe

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

11.68

h-Index

2024-2025

 255

Rank

2024-2025

 157

SJR

2024-2025

 7.067

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Cell Host and Microbe
Abbreviation Cell Host Microbe
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Cancer Research (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1)
h-index 255
Overall Rank/Ranking 157
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 7.067
Impact Score 11.68
Publisher Cell Press
Country United States
ISSN 19346069, 19313128
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2007-2025




About Cell Host and Microbe


Cell Host and Microbe is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Cell Press. The overall rank of Cell Host and Microbe is 157. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 7.067. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 255. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Cell Host and Microbe journal is 19346069, 19313128. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Cell Host and Microbe is cited by a total of 7636 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Cell Host and Microbe Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Cell Host and Microbe is 11.68, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Cell Host and Microbe IF is decreased by a factor of 1.03 and approximate percentage change is -8.1% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Cell Host and Microbe Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Cell Host and Microbe is 11.68. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Cell Host and Microbe. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 11.68
2023 12.71
2022 20.53
2021 20.47
2020 13.25
2019 10.15
2018 10.16
2017 12.13
2016 10.91
2015 10.05
2014 10.22

Cell Host and Microbe h-index


  Table Setting

Cell Host and Microbe has an h-index of 255. It means 255 articles of this journal have more than 255 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Cell Host and Microbe ISSN


The ISSN of Cell Host and Microbe is 19346069, 19313128. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Cell Host and Microbe Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Cell Host and Microbe is 157. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 7.067. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Cell Host and Microbe by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 7.067
2023 7.76
2022 10.227
2021 9.373
2020 7.985
2019 7.168
2018 7.822
2017 9.146
2016 8.633
2015 8.206
2014 8.156

Ranking of Cell Host and Microbe by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 157
2023 133
2022 74
2021 80
2020 125
2019 152
2018 121
2017 93
2016 108
2015 115
2014 120

Cell Host and Microbe Publisher


Table Setting

Cell Host and Microbe is published by Cell Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2007-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Cell Host and Microbe is Cell Host Microbe. This abbreviation ('Cell Host Microbe') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Cell Host and Microbe


If your research field is/are related to Cancer Research (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Virology (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Cell Host and Microbe?

Cell Host and Microbe latest impact IF is 11.68. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 20.53 (2022) and 10.05 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 12.93 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Cell Host and Microbe?

The Cell Host and Microbe has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 7.067, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 10.227 in 2022 and the lowest being 7.067 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Cell Host and Microbe over the previous 11-year period stands at 12.93.


What's the latest h-index of the Cell Host and Microbe?

The latest h-index of the Cell Host and Microbe is 255.


Who's the publisher of the Cell Host and Microbe?

The Cell Host and Microbe is published by the Cell Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Cell Host and Microbe?

The Cell Host and Microbe is currently ranked 157 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 74 in 2022 and its lowest position of 157 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Cell Host and Microbe?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Cell Host and Microbe is Cell Host Microbe.


Is the "Cell Host and Microbe" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Cell Host and Microbe is classified as a journal that the Cell Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Cell Host and Microbe?

The Cell Host and Microbe encompasses the following areas:

  • Cancer Research
  • Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Parasitology
  • Virology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Cell Host and Microbe?

The Cell Host and Microbe is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 19346069, 19313128.


What's the best quartile of the Cell Host and Microbe?

The best quartile for the Cell Host and Microbe is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Cell Host and Microbe?

The Cell Host and Microbe coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2007-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Cell Host and Microbe

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 11.68
2023 12.71
2022 20.53
2021 20.47
2020 13.25
2019 10.15
2018 10.16
2017 12.13
2016 10.91
2015 10.05
2014 10.22



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