Freshwater Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0046-5070
eISSN 1365-2427
Wiley
GB
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Freshwater Biology
Freshwater Biology (FB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics and Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0046-5070 (e-ISSN 1365-2427). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.34 (Q3 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. OpenAlex records 7,765 works and 399,761 citations, with an h-index of 228.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 87 days.
Freshwater Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Freshwater Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.34, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics 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.
Freshwater Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 87 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Freshwater Biology 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 Freshwater Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Freshwater Biology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 87 days.
- This journal covers Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior, Fish Ecology and Management Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0046-5070 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2427 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~87 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Freshwater Biology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Freshwater Biology is classified under Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior, Fish Ecology and Management Studies and Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology.
For prospective authors, Freshwater Biology returns a first decision in about 87 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.343.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.343 | 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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