Biochemical Systematics and Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0305-1978
eISSN 1873-2925
Elsevier BV
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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
| Year | Works published | Citations 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 |
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