Biotropica Journal Citation Rate 2026
0006-3606
eISSN 1744-7429
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Biotropica
Biotropica (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0006-3606 (e-ISSN 1744-7429). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.41 (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 ~$2500 USD).
Biotropica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biotropica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.41, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies 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.
Biotropica operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Biotropica 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 Biotropica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biotropica
- Budget $2500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, Plant and animal studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0006-3606 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1744-7429 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2500 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biotropica is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2500.
In our subject taxonomy, Biotropica is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, Plant and animal studies and Species Distribution and Climate Change.
Biotropica 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 1.412.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.412 | 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: S17068196
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