BMC Evolutionary Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2148
Springer Nature
GB
Open Access
About BMC Evolutionary Biology
BMC Evolutionary Biology (BEB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2148. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.00 — 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. OpenAlex records 4,294 works and 263,492 citations, with an h-index of 185.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 109 days.
Submission Tips for BMC Evolutionary Biology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 109 days.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Evolution and Paleontology Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Evolutionary Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2148 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~109 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Evolutionary Biology is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Evolutionary Biology is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Evolution and Paleontology Studies and Genetic diversity and population structure.
For prospective authors, BMC Evolutionary Biology returns a first decision in about 109 days (longer for its field).
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.000 | 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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