Developmental & Comparative Immunology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0145-305X eISSN 1879-0089 Elsevier BV GB

Q2 Quartile

About Developmental & Comparative Immunology
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Developmental & Comparative Immunology (DCI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquaculture disease management and microbiota and Immune Cell Function and Interaction, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0145-305X (e-ISSN 1879-0089). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.50 (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 (APC ~$3350 USD). OpenAlex records 7,911 works and 208,273 citations, with an h-index of 162.

Developmental & Comparative Immunology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Developmental & Comparative Immunology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.50, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Aquaculture disease management and microbiota 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 & Comparative Immunology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Developmental & Comparative Immunology 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 & Comparative Immunology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Developmental & Comparative Immunology
  • Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Immune Response and Inflammation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Developmental & Comparative … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-74%
Field avg: 5.78
APC vs Field Avg
-11%
Field avg: $3778

Compared against 49 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0145-305X
ISSN (Online) 1879-0089
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3350 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Developmental & Comparative Immunology 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 3350.

In our subject taxonomy, Developmental & Comparative Immunology is classified under Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Immune Response and Inflammation and Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms.

Developmental & Comparative Immunology 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 1.500.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Developmental & Comparative Immunology

Developmental & Comparative Immunology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.500 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Developmental & Comparative Immunology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Developmental & Comparative Immunology is $3350 USD.

Developmental & Comparative Immunology is published by Elsevier BV.

Developmental & Comparative Immunology 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 Developmental & Comparative Immunology is 0145-305X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-0089.

Developmental & Comparative Immunology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.50, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.500
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.500 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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OpenAlex ID: S81563257

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