Stem Cell Research

Stem Cell Research is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to the rapid dissemination of original research and scholarly communication in the field of stem cell biology. Published by Elsevier, the journal covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the molecular and cellular mechanisms of pluripotent and adult stem cells, reprogramming and induced pluripotency, stem cell differentiation, tissue regeneration, and the ethical, legal, and social implications of stem cell research. The journal accepts a variety of article types, including original research articles, short reports, and comprehensive reviews, as well as resource articles that describe novel cell lines or methodological advances. Its target audience comprises academic researchers, clinical scientists, and postgraduate students working in developmental biology, regenerative medicine, genetics, and translational medicine. A notable feature of Stem Cell Research is its commitment to open access, ensuring that all published content is freely available to the global scientific community, thereby maximizing the visibility and impact of the research it publishes. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 0.6000 and a JCR Quartile ranking of Q4 in the subject area of Medicine (4区医学), the journal currently occupies a niche position within the broader stem cell literature, serving as a venue for more specialized or preliminary findings. While its impact factor places it in the lower quartile of its field, the journal remains a relevant outlet for researchers seeking to share reproducible data, negative results, or cell line resources that might not find a home in higher-impact periodicals, thus contributing to the foundational evidence base of stem cell science.