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Current Opinion in Toxicology

Environmental Science · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Current Opinion in Toxicology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.9, ranking Q1 in Small Animals. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Elsevier BVNetherlandspISSN 2468-2020eISSN 2468-2020
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
1.9

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 3.51.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED

Not available — there are not enough recent PubMed records with both received and accepted dates.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$4,240

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
1.92026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#150 / 459LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
3.2%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
0.37MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
—NOT AVAILABLE
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
39 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share3.2%

5 of 155 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share0%

0 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI0.37×

Below field-year expectation

Source output rank#150

of 459 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 0.37, so its typical recent paper runs about 63% below its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

3.2% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

192016
992017
582018
672019
542020
462021
442022
402023
252024
212025

Recent work-type mix

155 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Review75.5%
Paratext10.3%
Editorial6.5%
Article4.5%
Erratum3.2%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology14
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity14
Microplastics and Plastic Pollution12
Animal testing and alternatives10
Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics10
Acute Kidney Injury Research6
Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals6
Effects of Radiation Exposure6
3D Printing in Biomedical Research4
Gut microbiota and health4
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-22. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 155 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Health, Toxicology and MutagenesisQ3
Molecular BiologyQ3
PollutionQ3
Small AnimalsQ1

Is Current Opinion in Toxicology a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Current Opinion in Toxicology is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Small Animals and ranks #1,228 of 2,727 Environmental Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 46%). Current Opinion in Toxicology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.9. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $4,240 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Molecular Biology, and Pollution, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Small Animals
Rank in Environmental Science
#1,228 of 2,727
Top 46%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
1.9
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Indicative APC
$4,240
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
21
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
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Ranking and source check

#1,228
of 2,727 Environmental Science field journals
#925
among Q1 Environmental Science journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
500
H-Index
60
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
198
Subject Areas
Health, Toxicology and MutagenesisPollutionSmall Animals

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Current Opinion in Toxicology

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Current Opinion in Toxicology's papers in subfields including Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Molecular Biology, and Pollution. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

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  3. 3

    Submit through Editorial Manager

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  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $4,240 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

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Common questions about Current Opinion in Toxicology

Is Current Opinion in Toxicology a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Current Opinion in Toxicology is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Small Animals and ranks #1,228 of 2,727 Environmental Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 46%). Current Opinion in Toxicology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.9. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $4,240 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Molecular Biology, and Pollution, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Current Opinion in Toxicology's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Current Opinion in Toxicology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 1.9, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Current Opinion in Toxicology?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Current Opinion in Toxicology or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. To judge selectivity, compare Current Opinion in Toxicology's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Current Opinion in Toxicology in?

Current Opinion in Toxicology's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q3 in Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis; Q3 in Molecular Biology; Q3 in Pollution; Q1 in Small Animals. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Current Opinion in Toxicology will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How much does it cost to publish in Current Opinion in Toxicology?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $4,240 USD for Current Opinion in Toxicology. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Current Opinion in Toxicology?

Comparable journals include Frontiers in Toxicology, Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, Particle and Fibre Toxicology, and Environmental Sciences Europe. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Current Opinion in Toxicology?

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