Current Opinion in Plant Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1369-5266
eISSN 1879-0356
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Current Opinion in Plant Biology
Current Opinion in Plant Biology (COPB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms and Plant Molecular Biology Research, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1369-5266 (e-ISSN 1879-0356). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.66 (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. OpenAlex records 3,765 works and 381,171 citations, with an h-index of 283.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 78 days.
Current Opinion in Plant Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Current Opinion in Plant Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.66, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Photosynthetic Processes and 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 Plant Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 78 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Current Opinion in Plant 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 Plant Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Current Opinion in Plant Biology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 78 days.
- This journal covers Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Reproductive Biology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1369-5266 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0356 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~78 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Current Opinion in Plant Biology is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Current Opinion in Plant Biology is classified under Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Reproductive Biology and Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism.
For prospective authors, Current Opinion in Plant Biology returns a first decision in about 78 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.661.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.661 | 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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