ACS Chemical Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1554-8929
eISSN 1554-8937
American Chemical Society
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About ACS Chemical Biology
ACS Chemical Biology (ACB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Academic Writing and Publishing and Chemical Synthesis and Analysis, published by American Chemical Society in US, catalogued under ISSN 1554-8929 (e-ISSN 1554-8937). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.95 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 6,259 works and 221,069 citations, with an h-index of 168.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 49 days.
ACS Chemical Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACS Chemical Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.95, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Academic Writing and Publishing research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
ACS Chemical Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 49 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACS Chemical Biology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare ACS Chemical Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACS Chemical Biology
- The average time from submission to first decision is 49 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Academic Writing and Publishing, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis, Click Chemistry and Applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How ACS Chemical Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1554-8929 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1554-8937 |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~49 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACS Chemical Biology is published by American Chemical Society and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACS Chemical Biology is classified under Academic Writing and Publishing, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis, Click Chemistry and Applications and Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis.
For prospective authors, ACS Chemical Biology returns a first decision in about 49 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.954.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.954 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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