Computers in Biology and Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
0010-4825
eISSN 1879-0534
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Computers in Biology and Medicine
Computers in Biology and Medicine (CBM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering AI in cancer detection and ECG Monitoring and Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0010-4825 (e-ISSN 1879-0534). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.48 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$2610 USD). OpenAlex records 12,081 works and 309,019 citations, with an h-index of 185.
Computers in Biology and Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Computers in Biology and Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.48, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the AI in cancer detection 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.
Computers in Biology and Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Computers in Biology and Medicine 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 Computers in Biology and Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Computers in Biology and Medicine
- Budget $2610 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers AI in cancer detection, ECG Monitoring and Analysis, EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computers in Biology … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0010-4825 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0534 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2610 USD |
| h-index | 187 |
| Total Works | 12,056 |
| Total Citations | 315,772 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 8.37 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Computers in Biology and Medicine is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2610.
In our subject taxonomy, Computers in Biology and Medicine is classified under AI in cancer detection, ECG Monitoring and Analysis, EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces and Medical Image Segmentation Techniques.
Computers in Biology and Medicine is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 12,056 works that have together drawn 315,772 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 187; its most recent citation rate stands at 6.483; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 8.37.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.483 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,607 | 7,862 |
| 2024 | 1,527 | 21,398 |
| 2023 | 1,282 | 31,432 |
| 2022 | 1,112 | 39,217 |
| 2021 | 899 | 41,227 |
| 2020 | 443 | 26,761 |
| 2019 | 368 | 16,268 |
| 2018 | 321 | 15,648 |
| 2017 | 306 | 14,006 |
| 2016 | 285 | 9,110 |
| 2015 | 309 | 8,984 |
| 2014 | 246 | 7,792 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S44278595
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