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Current Protocols

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.05

h-Index

2024-2025

 146

Rank

2024-2025

 2139

SJR

2024-2025

 1.598

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Current Protocols
Abbreviation Curr. Protoc.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health Informatics (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medical Laboratory Technology (Q1); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q1); Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 146
Overall Rank/Ranking 2139
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.598
Impact Score 2.05
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Inc
Country United States
ISSN 26911299
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2021-2025




About Current Protocols


Current Protocols is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health Informatics (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medical Laboratory Technology (Q1); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q1); Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Current Protocols is 2139. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.598. 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. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 146. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Current Protocols journal is 26911299. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Current Protocols is cited by a total of 3102 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Current Protocols Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Current Protocols is 2.05, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Current Protocols IF is decreased by a factor of 1.39 and approximate percentage change is -40.41% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as 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.

Table Setting

Current Protocols Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Current Protocols is 2.05. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Current Protocols. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.05
2023 3.44
2022 3.07
2021 0.00

Current Protocols h-index


  Table Setting

Current Protocols has an h-index of 146. It means 146 articles of this journal have more than 146 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Current Protocols ISSN


The ISSN of Current Protocols is 26911299. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Current Protocols Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Current Protocols is 2139. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.598. 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.

SJR of Current Protocols by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.598
2023 1.52
2022 1.244
2021

Ranking of Current Protocols by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2139
2023 2206
2022 2909
2021 27179

Current Protocols Publisher


Table Setting

Current Protocols is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2021-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Current Protocols is Curr. Protoc.. This abbreviation ('Curr. Protoc.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Current Protocols


If your research field is/are related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health Informatics (Q1); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medical Laboratory Technology (Q1); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q1); Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Current Protocols?

Current Protocols latest impact IF is 2.05. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.44 (2023) and 0.00 (2021), respectively, in the last 4 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.14 in the previous 4 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Current Protocols?

The Current Protocols has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.598, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 4 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.598 in 2024 and the lowest being in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Current Protocols over the previous 4-year period stands at 2.14.


What's the latest h-index of the Current Protocols?

The latest h-index of the Current Protocols is 146.


Who's the publisher of the Current Protocols?

The Current Protocols is published by the John Wiley and Sons Inc, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Current Protocols?

The Current Protocols is currently ranked 2139 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 4 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2139 in 2024 and its lowest position of 27179 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Current Protocols?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Current Protocols is Curr. Protoc..


Is the "Current Protocols" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Current Protocols is classified as a journal that the John Wiley and Sons Inc publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Current Protocols?

The Current Protocols encompasses the following areas:

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
  • Health Informatics
  • Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Neuroscience (miscellaneous)
  • Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Current Protocols?

The Current Protocols is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 26911299.


What's the best quartile of the Current Protocols?

The best quartile for the Current Protocols is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Current Protocols?

The Current Protocols coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2021-2025.


Credits and Sources


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



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Current Protocols

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.05
2023 3.44
2022 3.07
2021 0.00



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