ZooKeys Journal Citation Rate 2026
1313-2970
eISSN 1313-2989
Pensoft Publishers
BG
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About ZooKeys
ZooKeys (Z) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution and Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny, published by Pensoft Publishers in BG, catalogued under ISSN 1313-2970 (e-ISSN 1313-2989). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.99 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $754 USD.
ZooKeys Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ZooKeys has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.99, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution 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, ZooKeys makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $754 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in ZooKeys 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 ZooKeys against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ZooKeys
- Budget $754 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution, Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny, Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1313-2970 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1313-2989 |
| Publisher | Pensoft Publishers |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| APC / Cost | $754 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
ZooKeys is published by Pensoft Publishers and based in Bulgaria. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 754.
In our subject taxonomy, ZooKeys is classified under Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution, Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny, Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy and Marine Biology and Ecology Research.
ZooKeys 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 0.988.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.988 | 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: S199213172
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