Last Updated on June 22, 2023

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


Published By: BioMed Central Ltd.

Abbreviation: Biol. Direct




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.

5.57

SJR

 1.117

h-Index

 73

Rank

 3504

Important Details

Title Biology Direct
Standard Abbreviation Biol. Direct
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Applied Mathematics (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Immunology (Q2)
Impact Score 5.57
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.117
h-index 73
Overall Rank 3504
Publisher Name BioMed Central Ltd.
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 17456150
Coverage and History 2006-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
372

About Biology Direct


Biology Direct is a journal published by BioMed Central Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous), Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous), Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Modeling and Simulation, Immunology, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2006-2022. The rank of this journal is 3504. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 5.57, 73, and 1.117, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17456150.

The best quartile of Biology Direct is Q1. This journal has received a total of 372 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Biology Direct Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Biology Direct is 5.57. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 5.57

It is decreased by a factor of around 1.2, and the percentage change is -17.73% 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 Biology Direct Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Biology Direct is 5.57. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5.57
2021 6.77
2020 4.72
2019 2.19
2018 3.03
2017 2.85
2016 3.16
2015 3.57
2014 5.52

Biology Direct h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Biology Direct is 73. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 73 published articles with more than 73 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.




Biology Direct ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Biology Direct is/are as follows: 17456150.

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

Biology Direct Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Biology Direct is ranked 3504 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.117.

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.


Biology Direct Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Biology Direct is BioMed Central Ltd.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2006-2022.


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 Biology Direct is Biol. Direct. 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 ('Biol. Direct') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Biology Direct


If your area of research or discipline is related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous), Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous), Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Modeling and Simulation, Immunology, 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 Biology Direct?

The latest impact score of Biology Direct is 5.57. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Biology Direct?

The latest h-index of Biology Direct is 73. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


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

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Biology Direct is 1.117. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Biology Direct?

The latest ranking of Biology Direct is 3504. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Biology Direct?

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


What is the abbreviation of Biology Direct?

This standard abbreviation of Biology Direct is Biol. Direct.


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

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


What is the scope of Biology Direct?

The scope of Biology Direct is as follows:

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Immunology

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


What is the ISSN of Biology Direct?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Biology Direct is/are as follows: 17456150.


What is the best quartile for Biology Direct?

The best quartile for Biology Direct is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Biology Direct?

The coverage history of Biology Direct is as follows 2006-2022.


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
Journal of Business Finance and Accounting Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 3221 84 3.68
Mathematical Modelling and Analysis Journal Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 11315 27 1.75
International Journal of Applied Linguistics Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 7321 51 2.00
World Englishes Journal Wiley-Blackwell 4960 60 1.97
International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 15843 23 1.28
Modern Language Journal Journal Wiley-Blackwell 918 103 3.89
British Journal of Special Education Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 12024 42 1.24
Korean Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Journal Korean Society for Applied Microbiology 22033 0 0.00
Epigenetics Journal Landes Bioscience 2362 105 4.11
Genes and Nutrition Journal BioMed Central Ltd. 6154 61 3.28

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Biology Direct Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 5.57
2021 6.77
2020 4.72
2019 2.19
2018 3.03
2017 2.85
2016 3.16
2015 3.57
2014 5.52



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