Bioinformatics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1367-4803 eISSN 1367-4811 Oxford University Press GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier

About Bioinformatics
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+56%
Field avg: 3.61
APC vs Field Avg
-2%
Field avg: $3678

Compared against 7 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.617 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Bioinformatics is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Bioinformatics is $3618 USD.

Bioinformatics is published by Oxford University Press.

Bioinformatics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex, ABDC A. 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 Bioinformatics is 1367-4803. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1367-4811.

Bioinformatics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.62, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
5.617
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation 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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