Journal profile · Cell Biology
European Journal of Histochemistry
ISSN 1121-760X · eISSN 2038-8306 · PagePress Publications · ITALY · Quarterly · Founded 1992
European Journal of Histochemistry: CAS Zone 4 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.89; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 57 days to acceptance (61 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: about 50%; 172 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Journal of Histochemistry is published by PagePress Publications and is in Zone 4 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Muscle Physiology and Disorders, Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research and Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, together about 16.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Focus, Scope and Objectives The European Journal of Histochemistry was founded in 1954 by Maffo Vialli and published till 1979 under the title of "Rivista di Istochimica Normale e Patologica", from 1980 to 1990 as "Basic and Applied Histochemistry" and in 1991 as "European Journal of Basic and Applied Histochemistry". It is now published under the auspices of the University of Pavia, Italy. The European Journal of Histochemistry is the official organ of the Italian Society of Histochemistry and, since 2022, of the Italian Group for the Study of Neuromorphology (G.I.S.N.), and a member of the journal subcommittee of the International Federation of Societies for Histochemistry and Cytochemistry (IFSHC).The Journal publishes original papers concerning investigations by histochemical and immunohistochemical methods, and performed with the aid of light, super-resolution and electron microscopy, cytometry and imaging techniques. Coverage extends to: functional cell and tissue biology in animals and plants; cell differentiation and death; cell-cell interaction and molecular trafficking; biology of cell development and senescence; nerve and muscle cell biology; cellular basis of diseases. The histochemical approach is nowadays essentially aimed at locating molecules in the very place where they exert their biological roles, and at describing dynamically specific chemical activities in living cells. Basic research on cell functional organization is essential for understanding the mechanisms underlying major biological processes such as differentiation, the control of tissue homeostasis, and the regulation of normal and tumor cell growth. Even more than in the past, the European Journal of Histochemistry, as a journal of functional cytology, represents the venue where cell scientists may present and discuss their original results, technical improvements and theories.Articles reporting studies in which the investigation was not conducted using a histochemical approach and where histochemistry and microscopy played no significant analytical or informational role will not be considered.The European Journal of Histochemistry does not accept Case Reports or Case Series. Peer review Introduction Peer review is applied to all research articles and the majority of other article types published in European Journal of Histochemistry. This entails at least two independent, expert peer reviewers. Letters to the Editor may be subject to peer review at the Editors' discretion. Po
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Cell Biology
Editor-in-chief Marco BiggiogeraPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Italy 4, Austria 1 (5 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Muscle Physiology and DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.8%
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms researchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.5%
- Neuropeptides and Animal PhysiologyNeuroscience5.2%
- MicroRNA in disease regulationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.6%
- RNA Research and SplicingBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.6%
- Nerve injury and regenerationNeuroscience4.4%
- Glycosylation and Glycoproteins ResearchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.4%
- Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanismsNeuroscience4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Cell Biology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Cell Biology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Cell Biology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PMCPubMedPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, SCImago, OpenAlex
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.89LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.54LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- h-index
- 38LetPub ·
- h-index
- 54OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 613OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.71OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 88.98%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 38LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,482 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 133 | 133 | 4 |
| 2025 | 172 | 172 | 73 |
| 2024 | 41 | 41 | 167 |
| 2023 | 46 | 46 | 260 |
| 2022 | 56 | 56 | 503 |
| 2021 | 66 | 66 | 779 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
57 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 43 days – 83 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 32 days (61 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 91 days
- Sample
- 61 articles with submission and acceptance dates (74 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 1,200 | Yes | CC BY-NC | |
| OpenAlex | EUR 950 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 950 | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≤ 7
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted6
- articlesThe European Journal of Histochemistry publishes the following article types: Articles Reviews Brief Reports Technical Notes Views & Comments Letters to the Edi…Length not stated
- brief reportsThe European Journal of Histochemistry publishes the following article types: Articles Reviews Brief Reports Technical Notes Views & Comments Letters to the Edi…Length not stated
- letters to the editorsThe European Journal of Histochemistry publishes the following article types: Articles Reviews Brief Reports Technical Notes Views & Comments Letters to the Edi…Length not stated
- reviewsThe European Journal of Histochemistry publishes the following article types: Articles Reviews Brief Reports Technical Notes Views & Comments Letters to the Edi…Length not stated
- technical notesThe European Journal of Histochemistry publishes the following article types: Articles Reviews Brief Reports Technical Notes Views & Comments Letters to the Edi…Length not stated
- views & commentsThe European Journal of Histochemistry publishes the following article types: Articles Reviews Brief Reports Technical Notes Views & Comments Letters to the Edi…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies
This policy establishes transparency standards for authors, readers, reviewers, and editors regarding the use of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process. It does not govern the use of AI tools for data analysis or the generation of research insights. PAGEPress will monitor developments in this field and revise this policy as needed in response to the rapid evolution of AI…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Changes in Authorship
Authors are expected to consider carefully the list and order of authors before submitting their manuscript and provide the definitive list of authors at the time of the original submission. Any addition, deletion or rearrangement of author names in the authorship list should be made only before the manuscript has been accepted and only if approved by the journal Editor: Authors are requested to s…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Misconduct
False or misleading information, such as identity theft and suggesting fake peer-reviewers, will result in the manuscript being rejected, further investigation in accordance with the Publisher’s misconduct policy (https://www.pagepress.org/site/plagiarism_misconduct), and notification to the authors' institutions/employers. The Publisher follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
European Journal of Histochemistry is fully compliant with open access mandates and provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer-review process
Single-blind peer review. Model summary
All manuscripts submitted to European Journal of Histochemistry are first checked for completeness (criteria for desk reject are available in the Guide for Authors - section Overview) before being sent to an Editor, who decides whether they are suitable for peer review. If an Editor is on the authors' list or has a competing interest in a particular manuscript, another member of the Editorial Boar…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- PagePress Publications
- Country or region
- ITALY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1992
- ISSN
- 1121-760X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2038-8306
- Society / sponsor
- Italian Society of Histochemistry and
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 70, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Journal of Histochemistry
What CAS zone is European Journal of Histochemistry in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Journal of Histochemistry is in Zone 4 of Biology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Cell Biology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Journal of Histochemistry?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.89; CiteScore 3.7, h-index 54.
How long does peer review take at European Journal of Histochemistry?
Based on the dates recorded on 61 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 57 days (interquartile range 43–83 days); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 50%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of European Journal of Histochemistry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≤ 7; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of European Journal of Histochemistry based?
Of the 5 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (4) and Austria (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Journal of Histochemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Journal of Histochemistry is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PMC and PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is European Journal of Histochemistry open access, and what is the APC?
European Journal of Histochemistry is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .