Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica
Via Medica · Poland · Est. 1963
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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.
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Frequently asked questions about Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica
Is Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica a predatory journal?
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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 PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.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 4.1.
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
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