Biosensors Journal Citation Rate 2026
2079-6374
eISSN 2079-6374
MDPI AG
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Biosensors
Biosensors (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biotechnology, published by MDPI AG in CH and in circulation since 2012, catalogued under ISSN 2079-6374 (e-ISSN 2079-6374). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.29 (Q1 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 $2700 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,385 works and 117,514 citations, with an h-index of 120.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 48 days.
Biosensors Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biosensors has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.29, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biotechnology 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, Biosensors makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2700 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 48 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Biosensors 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 Biosensors against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biosensors
- The average time from submission to first decision is 48 days, which is moderate for the field.
- Budget $2700 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biotechnology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2079-6374 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2079-6374 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Established | 2012 |
| APC / Cost | $2700 CHF |
| Review Speed | ~48 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biosensors is published by MDPI AG, based in Switzerland and in publication since 2012. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of CHF 2700.
In our subject taxonomy, Biosensors is classified under Biotechnology.
Biosensors is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Biosensors returns a first decision in about 48 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.290.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.290 | 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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