Systematic Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1063-5157
eISSN 1076-836X
Oxford University Press
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Systematic Biology
Systematic Biology (SB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 1063-5157 (e-ISSN 1076-836X). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.81 (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 operates a subscription model.
Systematic Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Systematic Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.81, 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.
Systematic Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Systematic 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 Systematic Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1063-5157 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1076-836X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 277 |
| Total Works | 4,716 |
| Total Citations | 473,910 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 7.10 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Systematic Biology is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 2166.
Editorially, Systematic Biology concentrates on Evolution and Paleontology Studies, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Plant Diversity and Evolution.
Systematic Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 4,716 works that have together drawn 473,910 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 277; its most recent citation rate stands at 4.808; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 7.10.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.808 | 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 | 91 | 23,234 |
| 2024 | 76 | 23,734 |
| 2023 | 76 | 23,535 |
| 2022 | 82 | 24,884 |
| 2021 | 101 | 27,636 |
| 2020 | 103 | 26,529 |
| 2019 | 83 | 23,548 |
| 2018 | 93 | 21,585 |
| 2017 | 101 | 20,212 |
| 2016 | 133 | 20,183 |
| 2015 | 123 | 18,971 |
| 2014 | 133 | 20,840 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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