Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar Journal Citation Rate 2026
1945-0516
eISSN 1945-0524
IMR Press
SG
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Fast Review
About Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar
Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar (FB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biochemistry and Biology (General), published by IMR Press in SG and in circulation since 2022, catalogued under ISSN 1945-0516 (e-ISSN 1945-0524). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.49 (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 $500 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 21 days.
Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.49, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biochemistry 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 Bioscience-Scholar makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $500 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 21 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar 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 Bioscience-Scholar against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 21 days.
- Budget $500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biochemistry, Biology (General). Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1945-0516 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1945-0524 |
| Publisher | IMR Press |
| Country | Singapore |
| Established | 2022 |
| APC / Cost | $500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~21 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar is published by IMR Press, based in Singapore and in publication since 2022. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 500.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar is classified under Biochemistry and Biology (General).
Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar returns a first decision in about 21 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.492.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.492 | 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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