Current Opinion in Neurobiology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0959-4388 eISSN 1873-6882 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Current Opinion in Neurobiology
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Current Opinion in Neurobiology (CON) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Memory and Neural Mechanisms and Neural dynamics and brain function, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0959-4388 (e-ISSN 1873-6882). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.32 (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 ~$4480 USD).

Current Opinion in Neurobiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Current Opinion in Neurobiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.32, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Memory and Neural Mechanisms 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 Neurobiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Current Opinion in Neurobiology 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 Neurobiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Current Opinion in Neurobiology
  • Budget $4480 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neural dynamics and brain function, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Current Opinion in … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+28%
Field avg: 3.37
APC vs Field Avg
+20%
Field avg: $3728

Compared against 38 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0959-4388
ISSN (Online) 1873-6882
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4480 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Current Opinion in Neurobiology 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 4480.

In our subject taxonomy, Current Opinion in Neurobiology is classified under Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neural dynamics and brain function, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research and Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms.

Current Opinion in Neurobiology 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 4.316.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Current Opinion in Neurobiology

Current Opinion in Neurobiology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.316 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Current Opinion in Neurobiology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Current Opinion in Neurobiology is $4480 USD.

Current Opinion in Neurobiology is published by Elsevier BV.

Current Opinion in Neurobiology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Current Opinion in Neurobiology is 0959-4388. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-6882.

Current Opinion in Neurobiology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.32, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 4.316 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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