Molecular Biology and Evolution Journal Citation Rate 2026
0737-4038
eISSN 1537-1719
Oxford University Press
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Molecular Biology and Evolution
Molecular Biology and Evolution (MBE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0737-4038 (e-ISSN 1537-1719). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.86 (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.
Molecular Biology and Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Molecular Biology and Evolution has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.86, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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, Molecular Biology and Evolution makes all articles freely available to readers.
Researchers looking to publish in Molecular Biology and Evolution 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 Molecular Biology and Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0737-4038 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1537-1719 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Molecular Biology and Evolution is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.861.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.861 | 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: Mar 15, 2026
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