Biotechnology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1860-6768 eISSN 1860-7314 Wiley DE

Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher

About Biotechnology Journal
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+34%
Field avg: 2.75
APC vs Field Avg
+16%
Field avg: $3721

Compared against 7 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Biotechnology Journal

Biotechnology Journal does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.686 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Biotechnology Journal is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Biotechnology Journal is $4330 USD.

Biotechnology Journal is published by Wiley.

Biotechnology Journal 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 Biotechnology Journal is 1860-6768. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1860-7314.

Biotechnology Journal sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.69, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Citation Rate
3.686
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation 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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