Biological Trace Element Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0163-4984
eISSN 1559-0720
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Biological Trace Element Research
Biological Trace Element Research (BTER) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity and Heavy metals in environment, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0163-4984 (e-ISSN 1559-0720). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.99 (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 ~$3790 USD).
Biological Trace Element Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biological Trace Element Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.99, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity 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 Trace Element Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Biological Trace Element Research 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 Trace Element Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biological Trace Element Research
- Budget $3790 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity, Heavy metals in environment, Mercury impact and mitigation studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0163-4984 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1559-0720 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3790 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biological Trace Element Research is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3790.
In our subject taxonomy, Biological Trace Element Research is classified under Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity, Heavy metals in environment, Mercury impact and mitigation studies and Selenium in Biological Systems.
Biological Trace Element Research 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 2.990.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.990 | 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
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