Bioinformatics Journal Citation Rate 2026
1367-4803
eISSN 1367-4811
Oxford University Press
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks and Gene expression and cancer classification, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1367-4803 (e-ISSN 1367-4811). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.62 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3618 USD. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Bioinformatics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Bioinformatics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.62, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Bioinformatics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3618 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Bioinformatics 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 Bioinformatics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Bioinformatics
- Budget $3618 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks, Gene expression and cancer classification, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Bioinformatics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1367-4803 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1367-4811 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3618 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Bioinformatics is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3618.
In our subject taxonomy, Bioinformatics is classified under Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks, Gene expression and cancer classification, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Machine Learning in Bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.617.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.617 | 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: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S52395412
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