Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Current Topics in Developmental Biology- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Academic Press Inc.

Abbreviation: Curr. Top. Dev. Biol.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

2.95

SJR

 0.471

h-Index

 119

Rank

 12547

Important Details

Title Current Topics in Developmental Biology
Standard Abbreviation Curr. Top. Dev. Biol.
Type of Publication Book series
Discipline Cell Biology (Q4); Developmental Biology (Q4)
Impact Score 2.95
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.471
h-index 119
Overall Rank 12547
Publisher Name Academic Press Inc.
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 00702153, 15578933
Coverage and History 1966-1972, 1974-1975, 1977-1980, 1982-1984, 1986-1987, 1990-2001, 2003-2026
Best Quartile Q4
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
491

About Current Topics in Developmental Biology


Current Topics in Developmental Biology is a book series published by Academic Press Inc.. This book series covers the area[s] related to Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, etc. The coverage history of this book series is as follows: 1966-1972, 1974-1975, 1977-1980, 1982-1984, 1986-1987, 1990-2001, 2003-2026. The rank of this book series is 12547. This book series's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.95, 119, and 0.471, respectively. The ISSN of this book series is/are as follows: 00702153, 15578933.

The best quartile of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is Q4. This book series has received a total of 491 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Current Topics in Developmental Biology Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Current Topics in Developmental Biology is 2.95. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Current Topics in Developmental Biology. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 2.95
2024 2.75
2018 3.72
2017 3.24
2016 3.99
2015 4.73
2014 4.38

Current Topics in Developmental Biology h-index


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The h-index of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is 119. By definition of the h-index, this book series has at least 119 published articles with more than 119 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Current Topics in Developmental Biology ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is/are as follows: 00702153, 15578933.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

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Current Topics in Developmental Biology Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Current Topics in Developmental Biology is ranked 12547 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this book series is ranked 0.471.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Current Topics in Developmental Biology Publisher


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The publisher of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is Academic Press Inc.. The publishing house of this book series is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 1966-1972, 1974-1975, 1977-1980, 1982-1984, 1986-1987, 1990-2001, 2003-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this book series to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is Curr. Top. Dev. Biol.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Curr. Top. Dev. Biol.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Current Topics in Developmental Biology


If your area of research or discipline is related to Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, etc., please check the book series's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

The latest impact score of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is 2.95. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

The latest h-index of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is 119. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is 0.471. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

The latest ranking of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is 12547. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

Current Topics in Developmental Biology is published by Academic Press Inc.. The publication country of this book series is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

This standard abbreviation of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is Curr. Top. Dev. Biol..


Is "Current Topics in Developmental Biology" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Current Topics in Developmental Biology is a book series published by Academic Press Inc..


What is the scope of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

The scope of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is as follows:

  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology

For detailed scope of Current Topics in Developmental Biology, check the official website of this book series.


What is the ISSN of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is/are as follows: 00702153, 15578933.


What is the best quartile for Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

The best quartile for Current Topics in Developmental Biology is Q4.


What is the coverage history of Current Topics in Developmental Biology?

The coverage history of Current Topics in Developmental Biology is as follows 1966-1972, 1974-1975, 1977-1980, 1982-1984, 1986-1987, 1990-2001, 2003-2026.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Journal of Business Economics and Management Journal Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 12097 59 3.42
European Union Politics Journal SAGE Publications Ltd 2915 83 3.16
Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo Conference And Proceedings 17577 54 0.00
Business Strategy Review Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 31512 33 0.04
Child and Family Social Work Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 8813 81 2.26
World Englishes Journal John Wiley and Sons Inc 6582 72 2.23
Journal of Sociolinguistics Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 6539 73 2.05
Studies in Continuing Education Journal Routledge 7410 48 2.64
Palaeontographica Abteilung B: Palaeophytologie Book Series Schweizerbart Science Publishers 18137 19 0.43
Libyan Studies Journal Cambridge University Press 17889 11 0.64

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Current Topics in Developmental Biology Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 2.95
2024 2.75
2018 3.72
2017 3.24
2016 3.99
2015 4.73
2014 4.38



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