Polar Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0722-4060
eISSN 1432-2056
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q3 Quartile
About Polar Biology
Polar Biology (PB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Marine Biology and Ecology Research and Marine and coastal ecosystems, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0722-4060 (e-ISSN 1432-2056). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.22 (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). OpenAlex records 5,574 works and 161,162 citations, with an h-index of 121.
Polar Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Polar Biology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.22, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Marine Biology and Ecology Research 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.
Polar Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Polar 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 Polar Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Polar Biology
- Budget $2890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Marine and coastal ecosystems, Marine and fisheries research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0722-4060 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-2056 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $2890 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Polar Biology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2890.
In our subject taxonomy, Polar Biology is classified under Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Marine and coastal ecosystems, Marine and fisheries research and Marine animal studies overview.
Polar Biology 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 1.224.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.224 | 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: S196656238
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