Biological Invasions Journal Citation Rate 2026
1387-3547
eISSN 1573-1464
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Biological Invasions
Biological Invasions (BI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1387-3547 (e-ISSN 1573-1464). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.10 (Q2 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 ~$3490 USD).
Biological Invasions Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biological Invasions has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.10, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior 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.
Biological Invasions operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Biological Invasions 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 Invasions against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biological Invasions
- Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1387-3547 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-1464 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biological Invasions is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3490.
In our subject taxonomy, Biological Invasions is classified under Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies and Plant and animal studies.
Biological Invasions 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 2.101.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.101 | 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: S207083915
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