Current Medicinal Chemistry Journal Citation Rate 2026
0929-8673
eISSN 1875-533X
Bentham Science
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Current Medicinal Chemistry
Current Medicinal Chemistry (CMC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering 14-3-3 protein interactions and Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy, published by Bentham Science in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0929-8673 (e-ISSN 1875-533X). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.30 (Q2 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 9,283 works and 385,626 citations, with an h-index of 228.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 65 days.
Current Medicinal Chemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Current Medicinal Chemistry has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.30, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the 14-3-3 protein interactions 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 Medicinal Chemistry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 65 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Current Medicinal Chemistry 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 Medicinal Chemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Current Medicinal Chemistry
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 65 days.
- This journal covers 14-3-3 protein interactions, Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Current Medicinal Chemistry Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0929-8673 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1875-533X |
| Publisher | Bentham Science |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~65 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Current Medicinal Chemistry is published by Bentham Science and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Current Medicinal Chemistry is classified under 14-3-3 protein interactions, Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis and Computational Drug Discovery Methods.
For prospective authors, Current Medicinal Chemistry returns a first decision in about 65 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.295.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.295 | 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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