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World J Stem Cells. Dec 26, 2025; 17(12): 111748
Published online Dec 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i12.111748
Published online Dec 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i12.111748
Figure 1 A timeline of the genesis and growth of the World Journal of Stem Cells.
A: Journal Impact Factors (JIFs) and total citations of World Journal of Stem Cells from 2017 to 2022 (data from Web of Science); B: Total views/accesses and total downloads of World Journal of Stem Cells from 2017 to 2022. JIF up to 5.326 (2020); C: Heatmap illustrating normalized citation trajectories (2010-2025) for the top-10 World Journal of Stem Cells articles, aligned with Science Citation Index Expanded median JIF benchmarks. JIF: Journal Impact Factor; SCIE: Science Citation Index Expanded.
- Citation: Li SC. Evolving target: A 16-year progressive framework for shifting the rubric of scientific publishing toward transparency, artificial intelligence, and the Economic Impact Factor for impact that matters. World J Stem Cells 2025; 17(12): 111748
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v17/i12/111748.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v17.i12.111748