Annals of Applied Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-4746
eISSN 1744-7348
Wiley
GB
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Annals of Applied Biology
Annals of Applied Biology (AAB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Insect-Plant Interactions and Control and Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0003-4746 (e-ISSN 1744-7348). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.24 (Q3 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 (APC ~$3240 USD).
Annals of Applied Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Annals of Applied Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.24, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Insect-Plant Interactions and Control 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.
Annals of Applied Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Annals of Applied 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 Annals of Applied Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Annals of Applied Biology
- Budget $3240 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics, Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Annals of Applied … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0003-4746 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1744-7348 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3240 USD |
| h-index | 147 |
| Total Works | 10,736 |
| Total Citations | 235,200 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.55 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Annals of Applied Biology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3240.
In our subject taxonomy, Annals of Applied Biology is classified under Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics, Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases and Plant Pathogens and Resistance.
Annals of Applied Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 10,736 works that have together drawn 235,200 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 147; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.243; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.55.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.243 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 114 | 148 |
| 2024 | 79 | 233 |
| 2023 | 81 | 381 |
| 2022 | 75 | 614 |
| 2021 | 87 | 811 |
| 2020 | 112 | 1,820 |
| 2019 | 93 | 1,664 |
| 2018 | 82 | 1,655 |
| 2017 | 87 | 2,176 |
| 2016 | 76 | 1,780 |
| 2015 | 91 | 2,395 |
| 2014 | 102 | 3,725 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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