Biotechnology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1860-6768
eISSN 1860-7314
Wiley
DE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Biotechnology Journal
Biotechnology Journal (BJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biotechnology and Related Fields and CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, published by Wiley in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1860-6768 (e-ISSN 1860-7314). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.69 (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 (APC ~$4330 USD).
Biotechnology Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biotechnology Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.69, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biotechnology and Related Fields 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.
Biotechnology Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Biotechnology Journal 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 Biotechnology Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biotechnology Journal
- Budget $4330 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biotechnology and Related Fields, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biotechnology Journal Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1860-6768 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1860-7314 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4330 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biotechnology Journal is published by Wiley and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4330.
In our subject taxonomy, Biotechnology Journal is classified under Biotechnology and Related Fields, CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction and Protein purification and stability.
Biotechnology Journal 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 3.686.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.686 | 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: S31411064
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