Journal of Biosocial Science Citation Rate 2026
1469-7599
eISSN 1469-7599
Cambridge University Press
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Journal of Biosocial Science
Journal of Biosocial Science (JBS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biology (General) and Sociology (General), published by Cambridge University Press in GB and in circulation since 2025, catalogued under ISSN 1469-7599 (e-ISSN 1469-7599). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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 $3550 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 4,025 works and 61,072 citations, with an h-index of 92.
Journal of Biosocial Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Biosocial Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biology (General) 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, Journal of Biosocial Science makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3550 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Biosocial Science 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 Biosocial Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Biosocial Science
- Budget $3550 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biology (General), Sociology (General). Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1469-7599 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1469-7599 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2025 |
| APC / Cost | $3550 GBP |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Biosocial Science is published by Cambridge University Press, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2025. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of GBP 3550.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Biosocial Science is classified under Biology (General) and Sociology (General).
Journal of Biosocial Science is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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