Biological Control Journal Citation Rate 2026
1049-9644
eISSN 1090-2112
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Biological Control
Biological Control (BC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biological Control of Invasive Species and Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 1049-9644 (e-ISSN 1090-2112). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.13 (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 $4370 USD. OpenAlex records 5,829 works and 212,970 citations, with an h-index of 157.
Biological Control Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biological Control has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.13, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biological Control of Invasive Species 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, Biological Control makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $4370 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Biological Control 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 Biological Control against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biological Control
- Budget $4370 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biological Control of Invasive Species, Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control, Insect-Plant Interactions and Control. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biological Control Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1049-9644 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1090-2112 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4370 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biological Control is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 4370.
In our subject taxonomy, Biological Control is classified under Biological Control of Invasive Species, Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control, Insect-Plant Interactions and Control and Plant and animal studies.
Biological Control 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 3.126.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.126 | 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: S161676133
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