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Current Research in Biotechnology

Elsevier B.V. · Netherlands · Est. 2019

ISSN2590-2628eISSN2590-2628

SJR Q2✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

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Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q2+18

✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total43

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.815

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.086

Total Works

377

Total Citations

5,416

2yr Mean Citedness

5.37

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the application of biotechnology and bioengineering for therapeutic development, environmental remediation, and material science. Articles cover areas such as gene editing for cancer treatment, the use of natural compounds and microencapsulation for health benefits, biochar for waste treatment and soil remediation, polymer-based delivery systems, and the development of novel compounds for medicinal applications. Additionally, research explores sustainable extraction methods, probiotic applications, and advancements in bioprocess monitoring and food packaging.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

weeks to review

Average · median is 15 wks

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2019

Annual Volume~ 78 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications377

Publisher OrgElsevier BV

OA Since2018

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind

Review Time~14 weeks

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND, CC BY-NC

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

📦 Long-term Preservation

Koninklijke BibliotheekPorticoCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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10/12 · 83%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Elsevier B.V.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2590-2628 / 2590-2628

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus, DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Single-blind

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Portico, CLOCKSS

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Plagiarism detection in place?

Yes

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

BiotechnologyQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Scopus Categories

Biotechnology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Microbial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionProbiotics and Fermented FoodsBiofuel production and bioconversionAlgal biology and biofuel productionEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesCRISPR and Genetic EngineeringEnzyme Production and CharacterizationElectrochemical sensors and biosensorsSeaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds