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World Journal of Stem Cells is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of stem cells, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Embryonic stem cells, germline stem cells, tissue-specific stem cells, adult stem cells, mesenchymal stromal cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, embryoid bodies, embryonal carcinoma stem cells, hemangioblasts, hematopoietic stem cells, lymphoid progenitor cells, myeloid progenitor cells, myoblasts (cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle), neoplastic stem cells, neural stem cells, other pluripotent stem cells, side-population cells, and totipotent stem cells. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in stem cells, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of stem cells science. Submit an Article >>
Editors-in-Chief
- Shengwen Calvin Li, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: choc.uci@gmail.com) Center for Neuroscience and Stem Cell Research, Children's Hospital of Orange County Children's Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Neuroscience Institute, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA 92868, United States
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The WJSC is now abstracted and indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE, also known as SciSearch®), Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition, PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, Biological Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
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The 2025 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2024 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJSC as 3.6; JIF without journal self cites: 3.3; 5-year JIF: 4.4; JIF Rank: 14/32 in cell and tissue engineering; JIF Quartile: Q2; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q2; JIF Rank: 100/204 in cell biology; JIF Quartile: Q2; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q2.
The WJSC’s CiteScore for 2024 is 6.9 and Scopus CiteScore rank 2024: Histology is 13/61; Genetics is 97/348; Genetics (clinical) is 24/100; Molecular Biology is 152/410; Cell Biology is 122/285.
ISSN
1948-0210 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (2005), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (46 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (47 days/Mean), Accepted (51.7%/Mean), Production Time (49 days/Mean), Time to Publication (172 days/Mean), and Rejected (40.1%/Mean).
Opinion Review
Nan Zhang, Jian-Chuan Deng, Huan Li, Qing Xu
World J Stem Cells
18(4):117414.
Published online Apr 26, 2026.
doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v18.i4.117414
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Received: 12/06/2025
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Revised: 01/25/2026
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Anandanarayan Muruganandam, Naveen Jeyaraman, Ashika Mudilikulam Sukumaran, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Viji Devanand, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Sathish Muthu, Madhan Jeyaraman
World J Stem Cells
18(4):117271.
Published online Apr 26, 2026.
doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v18.i4.117271
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Received: 12/02/2025
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Revised: 12/20/2025
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Sabiha Shamim, David Lawrence Greene, Umm E Habiba
World J Stem Cells
18(4):118404.
Published online Apr 26, 2026.
doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v18.i4.118404
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Received: 12/30/2025
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Qi-Qi Xie, Mei-Qi Zeng, Li-Ni Mao, Shi-Jun Han, Da Sun, Zhi-Gang Zheng
World J Stem Cells
18(4):118621.
Published online Apr 26, 2026.
doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v18.i4.118621
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Minireviews
Lucas Vinícius de Oliveira Ferreira, Pedro Henrique Domingues de Oliveira, Rogério Martins Amorim
World J Stem Cells
18(4):116829.
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doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v18.i4.116829
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Received: 11/20/2025
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Observational Study
Guo-Liang Wang, Qing Li, Jian-Qi Ni, Yi-Feng Shen, Liu Xu, Qin Jin
World J Stem Cells
18(4):117067.
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doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v18.i4.117067
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Received: 12/05/2025
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Basic Study
Shi-Guo Zhou, Quan-Shan Hou, Ren-Zhi Gao, Xiao-Tian Jia, Xu Hu, Yu Chen
World J Stem Cells
18(4):115218.
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Received: 10/31/2025
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World J Stem Cells
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Received: 10/17/2025
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Raheel Arshad Zubair, Xi-Han Zhou, Sabrina Guillen Fabi
World J Stem Cells
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Marina Fontiveros-Palomino, Itziar Álvarez-Iglesias, Alberto González-González, Ana Alfonso-Fernández, Flor María Pérez-Campo
World J Stem Cells
18(4):117652.
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Received: 12/12/2025
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World J Stem Cells
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Sasi Nivruthi, Dilipkumar Preetha, Nagarajan Selvamurugan
World J Stem Cells
18(4):115733.
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Received: 10/23/2025
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