Current Opinion in Immunology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0952-7915
eISSN 1879-0372
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Current Opinion in Immunology
Current Opinion in Immunology (COI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Immune Cell Function and Interaction and Immune Response and Inflammation, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0952-7915 (e-ISSN 1879-0372). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.98 (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 (APC ~$4120 USD). OpenAlex records 4,856 works and 331,733 citations, with an h-index of 246.
Current Opinion in Immunology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Current Opinion in Immunology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.98, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Immune Cell Function and Interaction 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 Immunology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Current Opinion in Immunology 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 Immunology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Current Opinion in Immunology
- Budget $4120 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Immune Response and Inflammation, Immunotherapy and Immune Responses. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0952-7915 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0372 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4120 USD |
| h-index | 247 |
| Total Works | 4,831 |
| Total Citations | 333,094 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.29 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Current Opinion in Immunology 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 4120.
In our subject taxonomy, Current Opinion in Immunology is classified under Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Immune Response and Inflammation, Immunotherapy and Immune Responses and Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research.
Current Opinion in Immunology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 4,831 works that have together drawn 333,094 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 247; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.982; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.29.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.982 | 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 | 145 | 611 |
| 2024 | 73 | 704 |
| 2023 | 89 | 1,675 |
| 2022 | 85 | 2,600 |
| 2021 | 124 | 4,477 |
| 2020 | 113 | 5,711 |
| 2019 | 102 | 5,061 |
| 2018 | 143 | 7,192 |
| 2017 | 120 | 8,036 |
| 2016 | 107 | 6,883 |
| 2015 | 129 | 9,421 |
| 2014 | 109 | 9,787 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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