Current Opinion in Cell Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0955-0674
eISSN 1879-0410
Elsevier
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Current Opinion in Cell Biology
Current Opinion in Cell Biology (COCB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cellular Mechanics and Interactions and Cellular transport and secretion, published by Elsevier in US, catalogued under ISSN 0955-0674 (e-ISSN 1879-0410). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50 (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 4,656 works and 501,299 citations, with an h-index of 333.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 94 days.
Current Opinion in Cell Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Current Opinion in Cell Biology has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cellular Mechanics and 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 Opinion in Cell Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 94 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Current Opinion in Cell 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 Opinion in Cell Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Current Opinion in Cell Biology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 94 days.
- This journal covers Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, Cellular transport and secretion, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0955-0674 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0410 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~94 days to first decision |
| h-index | 333 |
| Total Works | 4,631 |
| Total Citations | 503,020 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.93 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Current Opinion in Cell Biology is published by Elsevier and based in United States. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, Current Opinion in Cell Biology is classified under Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, Cellular transport and secretion, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics and Microtubule and mitosis dynamics.
Current Opinion in Cell Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Current Opinion in Cell Biology returns a first decision in about 94 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 4,631 works that have together drawn 503,020 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 333; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.275 (2023) to 64.500 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.93.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 61.275 to 64.500), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.500 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 61.275 | 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 | 125 | 694 |
| 2024 | 122 | 1,426 |
| 2023 | 123 | 2,127 |
| 2022 | 81 | 1,720 |
| 2021 | 93 | 3,358 |
| 2020 | 129 | 7,080 |
| 2019 | 112 | 6,362 |
| 2018 | 132 | 7,798 |
| 2017 | 116 | 10,038 |
| 2016 | 128 | 9,470 |
| 2015 | 101 | 12,465 |
| 2014 | 107 | 12,125 |
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