Current Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0960-9822
eISSN 1879-0445
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Current Biology
Current Biology (CB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Microtubule and mitosis dynamics and Neural dynamics and brain function, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0960-9822 (e-ISSN 1879-0445). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.80 (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. OpenAlex records 25,719 works and 1,812,150 citations, with an h-index of 457.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 57 days.
Current Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Current Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.80, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Microtubule and mitosis dynamics 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.
Current Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 57 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Current 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 Current Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Current Biology
- The average time from submission to first decision is 57 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Microtubule and mitosis dynamics, Neural dynamics and brain function, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Current Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0960-9822 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0445 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~57 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Current Biology is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Current Biology is classified under Microtubule and mitosis dynamics, Neural dynamics and brain function, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research and Plant Molecular Biology Research.
For prospective authors, Current Biology returns a first decision in about 57 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.799.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.799 | 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.
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