BioEssays Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0265-9247 eISSN 1521-1878 Wiley US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher

About BioEssays
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BioEssays (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering CRISPR and Genetic Engineering and DNA Repair Mechanisms, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0265-9247 (e-ISSN 1521-1878). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.11 (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 (APC ~$4840 USD). OpenAlex records 8,540 works and 364,515 citations, with an h-index of 256.

BioEssays Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

BioEssays has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.11, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the CRISPR and Genetic Engineering 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.

BioEssays operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in BioEssays 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 BioEssays against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for BioEssays
  • Budget $4840 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BioEssays Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-77%
Field avg: 13.64
APC vs Field Avg
+19%
Field avg: $4064

Compared against 53 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0265-9247
ISSN (Online) 1521-1878
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $4840 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

BioEssays is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4840.

In our subject taxonomy, BioEssays is classified under CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics and RNA Research and Splicing.

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

Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.111.

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Frequently Asked Questions about BioEssays

BioEssays does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.111 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, BioEssays is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for BioEssays is $4840 USD.

BioEssays is published by Wiley.

BioEssays 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 BioEssays is 0265-9247. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1521-1878.

BioEssays sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.11, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Citation Rate
3.111
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.111 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S27819959

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