ACS Synthetic Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2161-5063
American Chemical Society
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About ACS Synthetic Biology
ACS Synthetic Biology (ASB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology and CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, published by American Chemical Society in US, catalogued under ISSN 2161-5063. As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.61 (Q1 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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 46 days.
ACS Synthetic Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACS Synthetic Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.61, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology 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 Synthetic Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 46 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACS Synthetic 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 Synthetic Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACS Synthetic Biology
- The average time from submission to first decision is 46 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Gene Regulatory Network Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How ACS Synthetic Biology Compares
Compared against 61 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 2161-5063 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~46 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACS Synthetic Biology is published by American Chemical Society and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACS Synthetic Biology is classified under Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Gene Regulatory Network Analysis and Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction.
For prospective authors, ACS Synthetic Biology returns a first decision in about 46 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.609.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.609 | 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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