Biochemical Systematics and Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0305-1978 eISSN 1873-2925 Elsevier BV GB

Q3 Quartile

About Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
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Biochemical Systematics and Ecology (BSE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity and Genetic diversity and population structure, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0305-1978 (e-ISSN 1873-2925). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.37 (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 ~$3140 USD). OpenAlex records 6,940 works and 133,520 citations, with an h-index of 109.

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.37, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity 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.

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 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 Biochemical Systematics and Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
  • Budget $3140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Genetic diversity and population structure, Natural product bioactivities and synthesis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biochemical Systematics and … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-53%
Field avg: 2.95
APC vs Field Avg
-3%
Field avg: $3248

Compared against 33 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0305-1978
ISSN (Online) 1873-2925
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3140 USD
h-index 109
Total Works 6,961
Total Citations 134,087
2-yr Mean Citedness 1.68 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3140.

In our subject taxonomy, Biochemical Systematics and Ecology is classified under Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Genetic diversity and population structure, Natural product bioactivities and synthesis and Phytochemistry and Biological Activities.

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 6,961 works that have together drawn 134,087 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 109; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.374; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.68.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Biochemical Systematics and Ecology

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.374 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Biochemical Systematics and Ecology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Biochemical Systematics and Ecology is $3140 USD.

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology is published by Elsevier BV.

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Biochemical Systematics and Ecology is 0305-1978. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-2925.

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.37, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
1.374
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.374 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
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 216 302
2024 131 474
2023 150 1,093
2022 164 1,194
2021 128 966
2020 176 1,811
2019 129 1,190
2018 111 1,243
2017 93 1,128
2016 221 2,764
2015 274 3,726
2014 287 4,082
Journal at a Glance
6,961
Total Works
134,087
Total Citations
109
h-index
1.68
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Biochemical Systematics and Ecology most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

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738 works
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650 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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