Taxon Journal Citation Rate 2026
0040-0262
eISSN 1996-8175
Wiley
US
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Taxon
Taxon (T) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Botany and Plant Ecology Studies and Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0040-0262 (e-ISSN 1996-8175). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.14 (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 ~$2630 USD). OpenAlex records 14,475 works and 265,903 citations, with an h-index of 201.
Taxon Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Taxon has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.14, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Botany and Plant Ecology 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.
Taxon operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Taxon 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 Taxon against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Taxon
- Budget $2630 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, Plant Diversity and Evolution. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0040-0262 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1996-8175 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2630 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Taxon is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2630.
In our subject taxonomy, Taxon is classified under Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, Plant Diversity and Evolution and Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions.
Taxon 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 1.141.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.141 | 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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