Journal profile · Medicine-Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research
ISSN 2451-9650 · Elsevier
Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research: impact factor 2.1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,320; review about 120 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 20 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Diverse Specialized Academic Research, together about 19.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Excellence paves the way With Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic ResearchAim - Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research is an integrative short review journal that provides a unique and educational platform for updates on recent advancements in cutting-edge research in the fields of basic, translational and clinical endocrinology and metabolism. Each issue of the journal is thematic and composed of concise, commissioned reviews covering the most up-to-date developments in the topic. Papers reflect the wide range of multidisciplinary approaches that are used to investigate questions in this field.Scope - Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):Reproduction, Programming and DevelopmentNeuroendocrinologyCardiovascular EndocrinologyPituitaryAdrenalThyroidCalcium and BoneObesity and MetabolismNutritionCytokines, Immunity and InflammationCellular MetabolismCellular Mechanisms of HormonesEnvironmental Effects on Endocrine and Metabolic SystemsEndocrine DisruptorsEndocrine-Related CancersDiabetes What Current Opinions in Endocrine and Metabolic Research publishes - COEMR distinctly publishes curated short review articles in a Special Issue format. Each Special Issue focuses on a specific area of research that has a broad appeal and falls within the aims and scope of the journal. Special Issues provide an opportunity to review a particular theme, examine previously unaddressed aspects, propose and develop new approaches, exchange perspectives and encourage new lines of research.Expertise & the Editorial Process - Editors and the Editorial Board bring the depth and breadth of their experience and expertise to our journal. Each Special Issue's topic is facilitated and approved by the Co-Editors in Chief. The Editors in Chief work in tandem with the Editorial Board to select the most appropriate guest editors who are known experts in any given Special Issue's topic. The vetted Guest Editors are then responsible for creating an author invite list, which is then reviewed and augmented via Editorial Board evaluation prior to the Guest Editor inviting the contributing authors.Once the papers for any of our curated short review Special Issues are received by COEMR the editorial staff determines their suitability for review. Submissions the editorial staff deems suitable for the special issue must then be sent for external peer review by the Guest Editor via Editorial Manager. Each submission must be reviewed by no fewer than two independent experts who assess the quality, originality, and novelty of the work.COEMR Guest Editors are not allowed to handle the review of their own contributions to ensure a thorough and fair review of their manuscripts. Guest Editors are not privy to the referees' names or affiliations for any submission under consideration where a Guest Editor is a contributor. Guest Editors must declare a potential conflict of interest for any submission under consideration and inform the journal Editors who then determine the appropriate course of action. For additional information about the role and responsibility Guest Editors, please review the Elsevier Guest Editor Guide.Once the issue has been compiled with all articles accepted the Editors in Chief perform a final evaluation of the articles to ensure that they are of quality content and that the Guest Editors have properly facilitated the peer review process.Discoverability - Articles get high visibility and maximum exposure on an industry-leading platform that reaches a vast global audience.**Review articles in Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research are by invitation only**Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Editor-in-chief Vicki SmithPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named United States 16, United Kingdom 10, France 5, Italy 2, Spain 2 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.6%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering6.5%
- Diverse Specialized Academic ResearchEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.5%
- Stress Responses and CortisolNeuroscience5.9%
- Ovarian function and disordersMedicine5.4%
- Reproductive Biology and FertilityMedicine5.1%
- Adipose Tissue and MetabolismMedicine5%
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic TumorsMedicine4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.73LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.69LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 152OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.05OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 39.68%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 13LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 505 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 14 | 4 |
| 2025 | 20 | 6 | 34 |
| 2024 | 39 | 28 | 132 |
| 2023 | 25 | 13 | 147 |
| 2022 | 74 | 38 | 617 |
| 2021 | 73 | 29 | 921 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
120 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 18 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 59 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 120 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,320 / EUR 3,220 / GBP 2,750 / JPY 426,660 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- opinionReview ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, a…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- reviewReview ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, a…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- review articlesReview Articles Authors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, …Length not stated
- short reviewReview ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, a…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Submission by invitation only Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 2451-9650
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research
What is the impact factor of Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.1; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 4.4, h-index 34.
How long does peer review take at Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research?
The publisher reports about 120 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (16), United Kingdom (10) and France (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research open access, and what is the APC?
Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,320.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .