Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0024-4074 eISSN 1095-8339 Oxford University Press GB

Q2 Quartile

About Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
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Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society (BJLS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Botany and Plant Ecology Studies and Plant Diversity and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0024-4074 (e-ISSN 1095-8339). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.52 (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 ~$3016 USD).

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.52, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Botany and Plant Ecology 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.

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 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 Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Botanical Journal of the Linnean …
  • Budget $3016 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Plant Diversity and Evolution, Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Botanical Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-30%
Field avg: 2.16
APC vs Field Avg
-2%
Field avg: $3087

Compared against 35 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0024-4074
ISSN (Online) 1095-8339
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3016 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3016.

In our subject taxonomy, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society is classified under Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Plant Diversity and Evolution, Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics and Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions.

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 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 1.519.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Botanical Journal of the Linnean …

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.519 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society is $3016 USD.

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society is published by Oxford University Press.

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 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 Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society is 0024-4074. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1095-8339.

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.52, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.519
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
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2025 1.519 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

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OpenAlex ID: S159699259

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