Biopolymers Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0006-3525 eISSN 1097-0282 Wiley US

Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher

About Biopolymers
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Biopolymers (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chemical Synthesis and Analysis and DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0006-3525 (e-ISSN 1097-0282). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.16 (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 ~$3760 USD). OpenAlex records 12,680 works and 415,133 citations, with an h-index of 215.

Biopolymers Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Biopolymers has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.16, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Chemical Synthesis and Analysis 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.

Biopolymers operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Biopolymers 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 Biopolymers against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Biopolymers
  • Budget $3760 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Chemical Synthesis and Analysis, DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Enzyme Structure and Function. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biopolymers Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-58%
Field avg: 5.15
APC vs Field Avg
-8%
Field avg: $4106

Compared against 52 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0006-3525
ISSN (Online) 1097-0282
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $3760 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Biopolymers is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3760.

In our subject taxonomy, Biopolymers is classified under Chemical Synthesis and Analysis, DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Enzyme Structure and Function and Protein Structure and Dynamics.

Biopolymers 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 2.158.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Biopolymers

Biopolymers does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.158 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Biopolymers is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Biopolymers is $3760 USD.

Biopolymers is published by Wiley.

Biopolymers shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Biopolymers is 0006-3525. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1097-0282.

Biopolymers sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.16, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.158
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.158 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: S56808608

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