Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2079-7737
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Biology
Biology (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth and Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2079-7737. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.85 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2165 USD.
Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.85, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth 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, Biology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2165 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Biology 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 against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biology
- Budget $2165 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2079-7737 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2165 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biology is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2165.
In our subject taxonomy, Biology is classified under Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology.
Biology 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 2.847.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.847 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19
Ben Hu, Hua Guo, Peng Zhou et al. • 2020
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Rapid and repeated evolution of pigmentation patterns in reef fishes
Bruno Frédérich, Laurent Mittelheiser, A. Gillet • 2026
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Genome-wide identification, evolutionary analysis, and expression profiling of pathogen recognition genes in Gastrodia elata
Linshuang Tang, Shanshan Luo, Dachang Wang • 2026
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Optimizing insecticide deployment strategies to delay quantitative resistance in mosquito populations
Sylvère Kezeta-Bondja, Charles S. Wondji, Ramsès Djidjou-Demasse • 2026
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Physiological and metabolic responses of dill to nano-silica and nano-zinc under drought stress: implications for yield and essential oil quality
Hanan Khalaf Anazi, Taghreed S. Alnusaire, Khulud S. Albalawi • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S153489431
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