Journal of Biogeography Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0305-0270 eISSN 1365-2699 Wiley GB

Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher

About Journal of Biogeography
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Journal of Biogeography (JB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Genetic diversity and population structure, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0305-0270 (e-ISSN 1365-2699). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.99 (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 ~$4840 USD).

Journal of Biogeography Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Biogeography has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.99, placing it in the Q2 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.

Journal of Biogeography operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Biogeography 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 Journal of Biogeography against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Biogeography
  • Budget $4840 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Genetic diversity and population structure, Plant and animal studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Biogeography Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-14%
Field avg: 2.31
APC vs Field Avg
+53%
Field avg: $3154

Compared against 50 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0305-0270
ISSN (Online) 1365-2699
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4840 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Biogeography is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4840.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Biogeography is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Genetic diversity and population structure, Plant and animal studies and Species Distribution and Climate Change.

Journal of Biogeography 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 1.990.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Biogeography

Journal of Biogeography does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.990 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Biogeography is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Biogeography is $4840 USD.

Journal of Biogeography is published by Wiley.

Journal of Biogeography shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Journal of Biogeography is 0305-0270. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1365-2699.

Journal of Biogeography sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.99, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.990
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.990 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

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