Biosystems Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
1537-5110
eISSN 1537-5129
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Biosystems Engineering
Biosystems Engineering (BE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization and Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1537-5110 (e-ISSN 1537-5129). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.93 (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 operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 4,863 works and 178,136 citations, with an h-index of 152.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 58 days.
Biosystems Engineering Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biosystems Engineering has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.93, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization 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.
Biosystems Engineering 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 Biosystems Engineering 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 Biosystems Engineering against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biosystems Engineering
- The average time from submission to first decision is 58 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization, Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control, Smart Agriculture and AI. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biosystems Engineering Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1537-5110 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1537-5129 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~58 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biosystems Engineering is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Biosystems Engineering is classified under Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization, Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control, Smart Agriculture and AI and Soil Mechanics and Vehicle Dynamics.
For prospective authors, Biosystems Engineering returns a first decision in about 58 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.927.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.927 | 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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