IUBMB Life Journal Citation Rate 2026
1521-6543
eISSN 1521-6551
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About IUBMB Life
IUBMB Life (IL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research and Mitochondrial Function and Pathology, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 1521-6543 (e-ISSN 1521-6551). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.15 (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 ~$4020 USD). OpenAlex records 5,504 works and 150,984 citations, with an h-index of 156.
IUBMB Life Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
IUBMB Life has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.15, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research 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.
IUBMB Life operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in IUBMB Life 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 IUBMB Life against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for IUBMB Life
- Budget $4020 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Mitochondrial Function and Pathology, Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How IUBMB Life Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1521-6543 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1521-6551 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4020 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
IUBMB Life is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4020.
In our subject taxonomy, IUBMB Life is classified under Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Mitochondrial Function and Pathology, Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms and RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms.
IUBMB Life is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.148.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.148 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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