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Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica

Via Medica · Poland · Est. 1963

ISSN0239-8508eISSN1897-5631
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
100
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (4 more)+22
Total100
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
20
weeks to publish · journal-reported
Average · vs ~15 wk median
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q2 · Scopus CiteScore 3.6. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.478
H-Indexi
45
CiteScorei
3.6
SNIPi
0.515
Total Worksi
972
Total Citationsi
13,581
2yr Mean Citednessi
1.70
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica is an international, peer-reviewed, English-language Open Access journal published quarterly by the Polish Histochemical and Cytochemical Society. Founded in 1963 under the title Folia Histochemica et Cytochemica , the journal originally focused on the rapidly developing fields of histochemistry and cytochemistry. In 1984, its scope was broadened to include cell and tissue biology, and the journal adopted its current title, Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica . Today, it is dedicated to the publication of high-quality research in histochemistry, cytochemistry, cell biology, and tissue biology, and provides a recognized forum for the dissemination of scientifically rigorous and internationally relevant scholarship. The journal is addressed to researchers, academic specialists, and professionals working in histochemistry, cytochemistry, and the biology of cells and tissues, as well as in related areas of biomedical and life sciences. Its interdisciplinary scope includes medical biology, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, pharmacology and pharmacy, medical sciences, health sciences, veterinary science, animal science and fisheries, and biological sciences. Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica publishes original research articles, review articles, and other peer-reviewed scholarly contributions that support the advancement of knowledge in experimental, translational, and applied cell and tissue research. All articles are published exclusively in English, which supports international communication, broad discoverability, and scholarly visibility.

General Information

Country / RegionPoland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1963
Frequencyquarterly
StatusActive
Total Publications972
Publisher OrgVia Medica
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access
APC Cost€1,500
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~20 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Portico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Via Medica
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0239-8508 / 1897-5631
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
€1,500
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
11
133
2019
31
293
2020
31
301
2021
32
275
2022
19
97
2023
16
66
2024
20
27
2025
13
1
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ2
HistologyQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyCell Biology

Scopus Categories

Pathology and Forensic MedicineHistologyMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Protease and Inhibitor MechanismsSperm and Testicular FunctionGlycosylation and Glycoproteins ResearchImmune Response and InflammationRegulation of Appetite and Obesity

Frequently asked questions about Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica

Is Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica?

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. As an open alternative, its Scopus CiteScore is 3.6.

Is Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica?

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica is an international, peer-reviewed, English-language Open Access journal published quarterly by the Polish Histochemical and Cytochemical Society. Founded in 1963 under the title Folia Histochemica et Cytochemica , the journal originally focused on the rapidly developing fields of histochemistry and cytochemistry. In 1984, its scope was broadened to include cell and tissue biology, and the journal adopted its current title, Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica . Today, it is dedicated to the publication of high-quality research in histochemistry, cytochemistr

How much does it cost to publish in Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica?

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica charges an article processing charge (APC) of about €1,500 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref