Aims and Scope of Open Biology
Open Biology is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal published by the Royal Society covering biology at the molecular and cellular levels. The first issue was published in September 2011 with an editorial about the launch of the journal. All papers are made freely available under an open access model immediately on publication. The editor-in-chief is Jonathon Pines (The Institute of Cancer Research) appointed in 2020. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 

8.7
Eigenfactor 

0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor 

5 - 10
SJR 

Q1Immunology

SNIP 

1.53
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROYAL SOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | GBP 1500 |
| Publication Time | 14 |
| Editorial Review Process | Anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2011 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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