Molecular Systems Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1744-4292
eISSN 1744-4292
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Molecular Systems Biology
Molecular Systems Biology (MSB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biology (General) and Medicine (General), published by Springer Nature in GB and in circulation since 2005, catalogued under ISSN 1744-4292 (e-ISSN 1744-4292). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.78 (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 $8270 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 1,669 works and 205,288 citations, with an h-index of 218.
Molecular Systems Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Molecular Systems Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.78, 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, Molecular Systems Biology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $8270 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Molecular Systems Biology 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 Systems Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Molecular Systems Biology
- Budget $8270 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Biology (General), Medicine (General). Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1744-4292 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1744-4292 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2005 |
| APC / Cost | $8270 EUR |
| h-index | 219 |
| Total Works | 1,673 |
| Total Citations | 209,317 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 7.70 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Molecular Systems Biology is published by Springer Nature, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2005. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 8270.
In our subject taxonomy, Molecular Systems Biology is classified under Biology (General) and Medicine (General).
Molecular Systems Biology is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 1,673 works that have together drawn 209,317 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 219; its most recent citation rate stands at 6.779; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 7.70.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.779 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | 621 |
| 2024 | 75 | 1,155 |
| 2023 | 60 | 1,962 |
| 2022 | 68 | 2,851 |
| 2021 | 90 | 6,324 |
| 2020 | 92 | 7,858 |
| 2019 | 51 | 6,870 |
| 2018 | 65 | 7,375 |
| 2017 | 65 | 7,593 |
| 2016 | 48 | 5,677 |
| 2015 | 79 | 7,852 |
| 2014 | 64 | 10,196 |
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