Mathematical Biosciences Journal Citation Rate 2026
0025-5564
eISSN 1879-3134
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Mathematical Biosciences
Mathematical Biosciences (MB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering COVID-19 epidemiological studies and Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0025-5564 (e-ISSN 1879-3134). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.08 (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 ~$2840 USD). OpenAlex records 6,304 works and 200,449 citations, with an h-index of 179.
Mathematical Biosciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Mathematical Biosciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.08, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the COVID-19 epidemiological 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.
Mathematical Biosciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Mathematical Biosciences 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 Mathematical Biosciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Mathematical Biosciences
- Budget $2840 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers COVID-19 epidemiological studies, Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Gene Regulatory Network Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0025-5564 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-3134 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2840 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Mathematical Biosciences is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2840.
In our subject taxonomy, Mathematical Biosciences is classified under COVID-19 epidemiological studies, Evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Gene Regulatory Network Analysis and Mathematical Biology Tumor Growth.
Mathematical Biosciences 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 2.080.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.080 | 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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