Current Opinion in Structural Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0959-440X
eISSN 1879-033X
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Current Opinion in Structural Biology
Current Opinion in Structural Biology (COSB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Enzyme Structure and Function and Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0959-440X (e-ISSN 1879-033X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.54 (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 ~$4530 USD).
Current Opinion in Structural Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Current Opinion in Structural Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.54, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Enzyme Structure and Function 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 Structural Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Current Opinion in Structural 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 Structural Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Current Opinion in Structural Biology
- Budget $4530 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Enzyme Structure and Function, Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research, Protein Structure and Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0959-440X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-033X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4530 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Current Opinion in Structural Biology 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 4530.
In our subject taxonomy, Current Opinion in Structural Biology is classified under Enzyme Structure and Function, Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research, Protein Structure and Dynamics and RNA Research and Splicing.
Current Opinion in Structural Biology 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 7.539.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.539 | 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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