Developmental Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0012-1606
eISSN 1095-564X
Elsevier
US
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology (DB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Congenital heart defects research and Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation, published by Elsevier in US, catalogued under ISSN 0012-1606 (e-ISSN 1095-564X). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.41 (Q2 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 23,544 works and 1,261,032 citations, with an h-index of 337.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 85 days.
Developmental Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Developmental Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.41, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Congenital heart defects research 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.
Developmental Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 85 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Developmental 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 Developmental Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Developmental Biology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 85 days.
- This journal covers Congenital heart defects research, Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Developmental Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0012-1606 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-564X |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~85 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Developmental Biology is published by Elsevier and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Developmental Biology is classified under Congenital heart defects research, Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research and Pluripotent Stem Cells Research.
For prospective authors, Developmental Biology returns a first decision in about 85 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.413.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.413 | 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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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Astrocyte heterogeneity in the neocortex: developmental origins, molecular diversity, and functional implications
Jiafeng Zhou, Riccardo Bocchi • 2026
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Juanjuan Kang, Rong Huang, Yumei Chen • 2026
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