Kew Bulletin Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0075-5974 eISSN 1874-933X Springer Science+Business Media GB

Q3 Quartile

About Kew Bulletin
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Kew Bulletin (KB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering African Botany and Ecology Studies and Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0075-5974 (e-ISSN 1874-933X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.72 (Q3 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 ~$2890 USD).

Kew Bulletin Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Kew Bulletin has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.72, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the African Botany and Ecology 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.

Kew Bulletin operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Kew Bulletin 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 Kew Bulletin against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Kew Bulletin
  • Budget $2890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers African Botany and Ecology Studies, Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, Plant Diversity and Evolution. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Kew Bulletin Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-67%
Field avg: 2.18
APC vs Field Avg
-6%
Field avg: $3064

Compared against 35 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0075-5974
ISSN (Online) 1874-933X
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $2890 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Kew Bulletin is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2890.

In our subject taxonomy, Kew Bulletin is classified under African Botany and Ecology Studies, Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, Plant Diversity and Evolution and Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions.

Kew Bulletin 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 0.723.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kew Bulletin

Kew Bulletin does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.723 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Kew Bulletin is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Kew Bulletin is $2890 USD.

Kew Bulletin is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Kew Bulletin 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 Kew Bulletin is 0075-5974. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1874-933X.

Kew Bulletin sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.72, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
0.723
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.723 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

OpenAlex ID: S157974409

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