Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyCell Biology• Life Sciences
The Journal of Cell Biology
Publisher: Rockefeller University Press
ISSN: 0021-9525;1540-8140
OpenAlex H-Index599
Total Citations3,546,021
Published Works28,972
Tracked Guidelines0 rules
Research Article WordsField median is 5,300 w
40,000 words
Abstract LimitStructured or unstructured
160 words
Reference CapIn bibliography list
10 references
Figures & TablesCheck supplement rules
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This Journal: 40,000 wordsWord Limit Position Relative to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology Field Spectrum
P25: 3,710w
Field Median: 5,300w
P75: 6,890w
📍 40,000 w
This journal's word cap sits above the median of 5,300 words for journals in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Rule Composition for The Journal of Cell Biology
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Manuscript Types Word Limits Comparison
Length allowances across different paper formats published by The Journal of Cell Biology.
Single word limit applies universally across all article types.
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