Impact Factor
2.54
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.87
97 total citations
h5-index
11
h5 depth signal
Cited share
46.3%
25 of 54
Total citations
97
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.61
External metric anchor
Self-citation
9.3%
9 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
188
China
28
India
19
Egypt
16
Australia
14
Citing Fields of Research
Clinical Laboratory Science
86
Epithelial Barriers
83
Cell Biology
49
Oncology
21
Animal Biology
20
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,972
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
54
25 cited publications
Last 12 months
27
2.7 publications/month
Open access share
37.0%
10 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
188 citing publications
Leading citing field
Clinical Laboratory Science
86 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v42n1, 2019- ; Selected citations only before this date
v42n1, 2019- ; Selected citations only before this date
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Clinical Laboratory Science
Epithelial Barriers
Genetics & Genomics
Mass Spectrometry
Auto-Inflammatory Disorders
Computer Vision & Graphics
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
National Society for Histotechnology
Broad Categories
Histology
Pathology
Epithelial Barriers
Stem Cell Biology
Genetics & Genomics
Neurosciences
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Digestive Disorders
Photochemistry
MeSH Descriptors
Histological Techniques
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2748813
Open DOI
Evaluation of alternative pretreatment solutions for the Masson’s trichrome stain: replacements for Bouin’s solution
02
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2701906
Open DOI
A method of resin processing and analysis for ovine bone-tendon-implant complex
Sheep are an accepted large animal model for translational orthopedic research and are used for fracture healing, orthopaedic implant, and orthopaedic disease research [1–5]. For much of this resea...
03
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2725268
Open DOI
Long-term diet-induced obesity disrupts testicular activity in Wistar rats: biochemical, hormonal, and structural evidence
Obesity is a public health concern, with a steadily increasing prevalence across populations [1]. This multifactorial condition arises from a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and behavi...
04
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2731824
Open DOI
Histopathology turnaround time analysis: identifying bottlenecks and implementing mitigation strategies in a multi-site laboratory
Turnaround time (TAT) is one of the most widely used performance indicators for evaluating the efficiency and quality of laboratory services. In histopathology, TAT is generally defined as the time...
05
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2728289
Open DOI
Compartment-specific collagen architecture in Crohn’s disease biopsies using SHG/TPE microscopy: a pilot feasibility study
Fibrosis is a major histopathological process in Crohn’s disease (CD) and a key driver of stricture formation, bowel obstruction, and surgery. It often progresses insidiously, responds poorly to im...
06
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2726094
Open DOI
Histotechnology at the crossroads of innovation: why morphology is the foundation of New Approach Methodologies
Biomedical research has advanced through a series of landmark innovations, each improving our ability to model, understand, and treat human disease from the development of modern histology in the m...
07
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2721687
Open DOI
Short communication – the advantages of omitting iron hematoxylin in the Masson’s trichrome stain
The trichrome stain, Masson’s or other modification, is one of the most common stains ordered in the anatomic pathology laboratory to semi-quantitate the presence of fibrosis. Common uses include d...
08
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2718450
Open DOI
Evolution of tissue processing
Few areas of the histology laboratory better reflect the broader evolution of laboratory medicine than tissue processing. What was once a largely manual, experience-driven and variable technique ha...
09
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2700086
Open DOI
The evolving role of the histotechnologist in digital, value based healthcare
The value of histotechnologists is no longer defined solely by technical excellence. It is defined by their ability to elevate laboratory outputs into strategic assets for patient-centered, cost-ef...
10
DOI 10.1080/01478885.2026.2706370
Open DOI
Bedrock and cornerstones: histotechnology and the lasting foundations of spatial omics
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
Official publication of the National Society for Histotechnology.