Academic Journal
Q1Current Opinion in Systems Biology
About Current Opinion in Systems Biology
About Current Opinion in Systems Biology
Current Opinion in Systems Biology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier Ltd (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2017-2025.
Key indicators: ISSN 2452-3100; H-index 43.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (43): 43 articles have each received at least 43 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Current Opinion in Systems Biology
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Current Opinion in Systems Biology?
2452-3100.
Who publishes Current Opinion in Systems Biology?
Elsevier Ltd.
What are Current Opinion in Systems Biology's metrics?
H-index 43.
Where do I submit to Current Opinion in Systems Biology?
Via the official website.
Is Current Opinion in Systems Biology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Gene Regulatory Network Analysis; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction; Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics; Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies; Human auditory perception and evaluation.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
4,170.00 USD; 3,900.00 EUR; 3,340.00 GBP; 517,210.00 JPY
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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