Current Opinion in Biotechnology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0958-1669
eISSN 1879-0429
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Current Opinion in Biotechnology
Current Opinion in Biotechnology (COB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biofuel production and bioconversion and CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0958-1669 (e-ISSN 1879-0429). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.66 (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 ~$4890 USD). OpenAlex records 6,160 works and 411,363 citations, with an h-index of 288.
Current Opinion in Biotechnology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Current Opinion in Biotechnology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.66, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biofuel production and bioconversion 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 Opinion in Biotechnology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Current Opinion in Biotechnology 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 Opinion in Biotechnology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Current Opinion in Biotechnology
- Budget $4890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biofuel production and bioconversion, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0958-1669 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0429 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4890 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Current Opinion in Biotechnology 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 4890.
In our subject taxonomy, Current Opinion in Biotechnology is classified under Biofuel production and bioconversion, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization and Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction.
Current Opinion in Biotechnology 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 6.665.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.665 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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