Communications Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2399-3642
Nature Portfolio
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Communications Biology
Communications Biology (CB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Functional Brain Connectivity Studies and Neural dynamics and brain function, published by Nature Portfolio in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2399-3642. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.25 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2890 USD.
Communications Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Communications Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.25, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Functional Brain Connectivity Studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Communications Biology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2890 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Communications Biology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Communications Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Communications Biology
- Budget $2890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Functional Brain Connectivity Studies, Neural dynamics and brain function, RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Communications Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2399-3642 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Nature Portfolio |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2890 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Communications Biology is published by Nature Portfolio and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2890.
In our subject taxonomy, Communications Biology is classified under Functional Brain Connectivity Studies, Neural dynamics and brain function, RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms and RNA modifications and cancer.
Communications Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.247.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.247 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Chromosome fusion enhances dependency on Rif1 for entanglement resolution during meiosis in S. pombe
Yuxin Zhou, Xianfang Wei, Jing Zhang • 2026
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Murli Manohar, Andrea Sistenich, Shoashuai Liu • 2026
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Xinyun Huang, Huan Shi, Weiyan Shan • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S4210225776
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