Global Change Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1354-1013
eISSN 1365-2486
Wiley
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Global Change Biology
Global Change Biology (GCB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1354-1013 (e-ISSN 1365-2486). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.34 (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 operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 9,858 works and 1,035,636 citations, with an h-index of 402.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 87 days.
Global Change Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Global Change Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.34, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics 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.
Global Change 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 Global Change 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 Global Change Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Global Change Biology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 87 days.
- This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics, Plant responses to elevated CO2. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Global Change Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1354-1013 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-2486 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~87 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Global Change Biology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Global Change Biology is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics, Plant responses to elevated CO2 and Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics.
For prospective authors, Global Change Biology returns a first decision in about 87 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 7.341.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.341 | 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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