Current Opinion in Structural Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0959-440X eISSN 1879-033X Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Current Opinion in Structural Biology
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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.
How Current Opinion in … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+187%
Field avg: 2.62
APC vs Field Avg
+32%
Field avg: $3429

Compared against 6 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Current Opinion in Structural Biology

Current Opinion in Structural Biology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 7.539 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

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

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Current Opinion in Structural Biology is $4530 USD.

Current Opinion in Structural Biology is published by Elsevier BV.

Current Opinion in Structural Biology 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 Structural Biology is 0959-440X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-033X.

Current Opinion in Structural Biology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 7.54, 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 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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