Frontiers in Bee Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
2813-5911
eISSN 2813-5911
Frontiers Media S.A.
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Fast Review
About Frontiers in Bee Science
Frontiers in Bee Science (FBS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Science, published by Frontiers Media S.A. in CH and in circulation since 2024, catalogued under ISSN 2813-5911 (e-ISSN 2813-5911). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1950 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 60 works and 391 citations, with an h-index of 12.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 34 days.
Frontiers in Bee Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Bee Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Ecology 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Bee Science makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1950 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 34 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Bee Science 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 Frontiers in Bee Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Bee Science
- The average time from submission to first decision is 34 days, which is moderate for the field.
- Budget $1950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ecology, Science. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2813-5911 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2813-5911 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Established | 2024 |
| APC / Cost | $1950 CHF |
| Review Speed | ~34 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Bee Science is published by Frontiers Media S.A., based in Switzerland and in publication since 2024. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of CHF 1950.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Bee Science is classified under Ecology and Science.
Frontiers in Bee Science is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Frontiers in Bee Science returns a first decision in about 34 days (moderate for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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