Biology Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
1744-9561
eISSN 1744-957X
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Biology Letters
Biology Letters (BL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Avian ecology and behavior in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1744-9561 (e-ISSN 1744-957X). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.79 (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. OpenAlex records 4,712 works and 218,780 citations, with an h-index of 174.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 58 days.
Biology Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biology Letters has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.79, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Reproduction 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.
Biology Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 58 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Biology Letters 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 Biology Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biology Letters
- The average time from submission to first decision is 58 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Avian ecology and behavior, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biology Letters Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1744-9561 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1744-957X |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~58 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biology Letters is tracked in our journal database and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Biology Letters is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Avian ecology and behavior, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior and Plant and animal studies.
For prospective authors, Biology Letters returns a first decision in about 58 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.792.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.792 | 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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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Correction to: ‘Growing eyes on growing shells reveal how chitons scale vision’ (2025), by Sigwart <i>et al.</i>
Julia D. Sigwart, Leonie Georg, Lauren Sumner-Rooney • 2026
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Expression of <i>SCARB1</i> in feather follicles is necessary but not sufficient for carotenoid-based feather pigmentation in Gouldian finches
Cristiana I. Marques, Csaba Fekete, Sandra Afonso • 2026
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Sex differences in the enjoyment of enrichment: affective bias testing confirms female rats prefer more playful and less vigorous tickling
Catalina Gonzalez, A B Lawrence, Michael Mendl • 2026
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Valentina S. A. Mella, M Krockenberger, Geoffrey Morgan • 2026
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