Aims & Scope
With articles offering an excellent balance between clinical cytology and cytopathology, Acta Cytologica fosters the understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms behind cytomorphology and thus facilitates the translation of frontline research into clinical practice.
As the official journal of the International Academy of Cytology and affiliated to over 50 national cytology societies around the world, Acta Cytologica evaluates new and existing diagnostic applications of scientific advances as well as their clinical correlations.
Original papers, review articles, meta-analyses, novel insights from clinical practice, and letters to the editor cover topics from diagnostic cytopathology, gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology to fine needle aspiration, molecular techniques and their diagnostic applications.
As the perfect reference for practical use, Acta Cytologica addresses a multidisciplinary audience practicing clinical cytopathology, cell biology, oncology, interventional radiology, otorhinolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology and preventive medicine.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.7 |
| 2024 | 1.60 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.553 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | Q2 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 10520 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 353 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology: A Meta-Analysis
Citation: 782
Authors: Massimo, Alessandra, William C., Luca, Zubair W.
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The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology: The Quest to Develop a Standardized Terminology
Citation: 194
Authors: Güliz A., Eva M., Ritu, Spasenija, Marcus L., Daniel F.I., Dorothy L.
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Evaluation of the ThinPrep Pap Test in Clinical Practice
Citation: 141
Authors: Jacalyn L., Matthew A., Timothy L.
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The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology: A Historical Perspective
Citation: 137
Authors: Ritu, David C.
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Slide-Based Laser Scanning Cytometry
Citation: 132
Authors: Louis A., Douglas E., Russell J., Lee D., Ed
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Spectrum of Risk of Malignancy in Subcategories of ‘Atypia of Undetermined Significance’
Citation: 131
Authors: Matthew T., Douglas P., Yener S., Syed Z.