Stem Cells International

Aims & Scope

Stem Cells International is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of stem cell biology and applications.

The journal will consider basic, translational, and clinical research, including animal models and clinical trials.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to: embryonic stem cells; induced pluripotent stem cells; tissue-specific stem cells; stem cell differentiation; genetics and epigenetics; cancer stem cells; stem cell technologies; ethical, legal, and social issues.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,450.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) in Drug Resistance and their Therapeutic Implications in Cancer Treatment

  Citation: 710

  Authors: Lan Thi Hanh, Ita Novita, Ying-Gui, Sang-Hyun, Nayoung, Kwang Seock, Yun Kyung, Hyog Young

• Challenges and Controversies in Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy

  Citation: 407

  Authors: Barbara, Luiza, Ewa, Pawel, Sylwia, Katarzyna

• Spheroid Culture of Mesenchymal Stem Cells

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Zoe, Kenichi

• Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Immunomodulation: Properties and Clinical Application

  Citation: 352

  Authors: Mengyuan, Quan, Liang

• Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells: Tissue Localization, Characterization, and Heterogeneity

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Patrick C., Helmut

• Advances in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: Innovation and Transformation of Medicine

  Citation: 323

  Authors: Kevin, Nicholas Ekow, Dimakatso Alice, Hendrina, Arielle, Collet, Michael, Keolebogile Shirley Caroline M.

• MSCs: Delivery Routes and Engraftment, Cell-Targeting Strategies, and Immune Modulation

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Thomas J., Paul, Arnold I., James E.

• Mesenchymal Stem Cells Migration Homing and Tracking

  Citation: 312

  Authors: Abhishek, Catherine M.

• Cancer Stem Cell Quiescence and Plasticity as Major Challenges in Cancer Therapy

  Citation: 305

  Authors: Wanyin, Jihu, Jacques, Marie-Claude, Maria

• Stemness in Cancer: Stem Cells, Cancer Stem Cells, and Their Microenvironment

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Pedro M., Andrés