BioEssays Journal Citation Rate 2026
0265-9247
eISSN 1521-1878
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About BioEssays
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
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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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