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Welcome to the World Journal of Stem Cells

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 >>

2026 Published Issues
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJSC is now abstracted and indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE, also known as SciSearch®), Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition, Scopus, Biological Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics

The 2026 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2025 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJSC as 4.9; JIF without journal self cites: 4.7; 5-year JIF: 4.8; JIF Rank: 11/32 in cell and tissue engineering; JIF Quartile: Q2; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q2; JIF Rank: 78/207 in cell biology; JIF Quartile: Q2; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q2.

The WJSC’s CiteScore for 2025 is 5.3 and Scopus CiteScore rank 2025: Histology is 22/62; Genetics is 150/357; Genetics (clinical) is 36/100; Molecular Biology is 216/414; Cell Biology is 167/289.

ISSN
1948-0210 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (2202), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (46 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (47 days/Mean), Accepted (48.7%/Mean), Production Time (52 days/Mean), Time to Publication (172 days/Mean), and Rejected (39.2%/Mean).
Editorial
Si-Feng Wang, Hai-Chun Guo, Xiao-Qin Gong, Xiang-Wen Peng 
World J Stem Cells 18(9):115628. Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.115628
Majid Ali, Mohammad Abdur Rahman, Khawaja Husnain Haider 
World J Stem Cells 18(9):118676. Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.118676
Review
Xu-Lin Liu, Si-Min Han, Gang-Hui Ye, Qing-Lu Wang, Ying Luo, Yan-Mei Liu 
World J Stem Cells 18(9):122513. Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.122513
Minireviews
Uğur Topal, Ahmet Gökhan Saritas, Cihan Zamur 
World J Stem Cells 18(9):122395. Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.122395
Moria Maman, Orit Goldman, Talia Cohen Solal, Daphna Laifenfeld 
World J Stem Cells 18(9):124169. Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.124169
Lu-Yu Yang, Yuan-Fang Xing, Jia-Yi Chen, Zhi-Min Cao, Huan Ye 
World J Stem Cells 18(9):125409. Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.125409
Basic Study
Su-Yu Lai, Yun Jiang, Run Yuan, Zhuo Wang, Yi-Chang Wang, Zi-Ting Zhao, Chao-Ying Cai, Meng-Yi Ruan, Yi-Xian Zeng, Bing Ren, Xiao-Feng Wang 
World J Stem Cells 18(9):124197. Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.124197
Meta-Analysis
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