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Development Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0950-1991 eISSN 1477-9129 The Company of Biologists GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Development
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Development (D) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by The Company of Biologists in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0950-1991 (e-ISSN 1477-9129). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.19 (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.

Development Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Development has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.19, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.

Development operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

ISSN (Print) 0950-1991
ISSN (Online) 1477-9129
Publisher The Company of Biologists
Country United Kingdom
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In-depth profile & metrics

Development is published by The Company of Biologists and based in United Kingdom.

Development 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 3.192.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Development

Development does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.192 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Development is not an open access journal.

Development is published by The Company of Biologists.

Development 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 Development is 0950-1991. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1477-9129.

Development sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.19, ranked across all journals in our database.
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2025 3.192 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S86558740

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