Last Updated on June 22, 2023

BMC Biology- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: BioMed Central Ltd.

Abbreviation: BMC Biol.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

5.04

SJR

 2.324

h-Index

 121

Rank

 1020

Important Details

Title BMC Biology
Standard Abbreviation BMC Biol.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Cell Biology (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Structural Biology (Q1)
Impact Score 5.04
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.324
h-index 121
Overall Rank 1020
Publisher Name BioMed Central Ltd.
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 17417007
Coverage and History 2003-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
3495

About BMC Biology


BMC Biology is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous), Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous), Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Physiology, Plant Science, Structural Biology, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2003-2022. The rank of this journal is 1020. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 5.04, 121, and 2.324, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17417007.

The best quartile of BMC Biology is Q1. This journal has received a total of 3495 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


BMC Biology Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the BMC Biology is 5.04. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 5.04

It is decreased by a factor of around 1.58, and the percentage change is -23.87% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a falling trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of BMC Biology Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of BMC Biology is 5.04. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of BMC Biology. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5.04
2021 6.62
2020 5.80
2019 5.41
2018 5.49
2017 4.66
2016 5.32
2015 5.07
2014 5.07

BMC Biology h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of BMC Biology is 121. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 121 published articles with more than 121 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




BMC Biology ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of BMC Biology is/are as follows: 17417007.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

BMC Biology Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The BMC Biology is ranked 1020 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 2.324.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


BMC Biology Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of BMC Biology is BioMed Central Ltd.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2003-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of BMC Biology is BMC Biol.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('BMC Biol.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in BMC Biology


If your area of research or discipline is related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous), Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous), Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Physiology, Plant Science, Structural Biology, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of BMC Biology?

The latest impact score of BMC Biology is 5.04. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of BMC Biology?

The latest h-index of BMC Biology is 121. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of BMC Biology?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of BMC Biology is 2.324. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of BMC Biology?

The latest ranking of BMC Biology is 1020. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of BMC Biology?

BMC Biology is published by BioMed Central Ltd.. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of BMC Biology?

This standard abbreviation of BMC Biology is BMC Biol..


Is "BMC Biology" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

BMC Biology is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd..


What is the scope of BMC Biology?

The scope of BMC Biology is as follows:

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Physiology
  • Plant Science
  • Structural Biology

For detailed scope of BMC Biology, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of BMC Biology?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of BMC Biology is/are as follows: 17417007.


What is the best quartile for BMC Biology?

The best quartile for BMC Biology is Q1.


What is the coverage history of BMC Biology?

The coverage history of BMC Biology is as follows 2003-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research Journal Corvinus University of Budapest 17545 38 0.74
Criminal Justice Review Journal SAGE Publications Inc. 8738 41 1.30
Business Strategy Review Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 31512 33 0.04
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice Journal Wiley-Blackwell 338 185 12.75
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 10040 39 1.33
Discourse Journal Routledge 6621 59 2.11
International Journal of Research and Method in Education Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 5180 34 2.49
Syntax Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 3422 29 0.93
Transnational Corporations Journal UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development 6120 27 1.92
European Surgery - Acta Chirurgica Austriaca Journal Springer Medizin 16873 23 0.58

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BMC Biology Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 5.04
2021 6.62
2020 5.80
2019 5.41
2018 5.49
2017 4.66
2016 5.32
2015 5.07
2014 5.07



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