Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0965-1748
eISSN 1879-0240
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IBMB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Insect Resistance and Genetics and Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0965-1748 (e-ISSN 1879-0240). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.53 (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 ~$3750 USD). OpenAlex records 4,689 works and 202,433 citations, with an h-index of 164.
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.53, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Insect Resistance and Genetics 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.
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Insect Biochemistry and Molecular 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 Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Budget $3750 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Insect Resistance and Genetics, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, Insect and Pesticide Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0965-1748 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0240 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3750 USD |
| h-index | 166 |
| Total Works | 4,673 |
| Total Citations | 203,495 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.92 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3750.
In our subject taxonomy, Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is classified under Insect Resistance and Genetics, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, Insect and Pesticide Research and Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms.
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 4,673 works that have together drawn 203,495 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 166; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.530; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.92.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.530 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 | 426 |
| 2024 | 104 | 681 |
| 2023 | 83 | 1,203 |
| 2022 | 114 | 1,664 |
| 2021 | 106 | 2,173 |
| 2020 | 130 | 3,528 |
| 2019 | 138 | 4,944 |
| 2018 | 108 | 4,034 |
| 2017 | 154 | 5,743 |
| 2016 | 227 | 6,245 |
| 2015 | 168 | 6,721 |
| 2014 | 126 | 7,962 |
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