What is the Impact Factor of American Biology Teacher?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of American Biology Teacher is 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is American Biology Teacher indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, American Biology Teacher is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.233 (Q3) and an H-index of 39.

Who publishes American Biology Teacher and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

American Biology Teacher is published by National Association of Biology Teachers, Inc. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,551 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of American Biology Teacher?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of American Biology Teacher is "Am. Biol. Teach". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #20,059Hybrid

American Biology Teacher

Abbreviation (ISO):Am. Biol. Teach

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Identifier (ISSN):0002-7685(Print)

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Publisher:National Association of Biology Teachers, Inc

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.4↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for American Biology Teacher

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.233

#20,059

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

39 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

83articles/year

0.47% Gold OA•98.8% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The American Biology Teacher is an award winning and peer-refereed professional journal for K-16 biology teachers. Articles include topics such as modern biology content, biology teaching strategies for both the classroom and laboratory, field activities, and a wide range of assistance for application and professional development. Each issue features reviews of books, classroom technology products, and "Biology Today." Published 9 times a year, the journal also covers the social and ethical implications of biology and ways to incorporate such concerns into instructional programs.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Psychology79%Mathematics77.5%Mathematics education74.8%Biology39.1%Sociology30.2%Political science29.5%Law28.4%Pedagogy24%Philosophy22.5%Science education20.9%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Education Scientific Disciplines

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOLOGY

Rank96/106

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Rank80/89

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOLOGY

Rank96/106

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Rank84/90

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	96/106	Q4
EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES	JCRSCIE	80/89	Q4
BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	96/106	Q4
EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES	JCISCIE	84/90	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.4

Articles / Year58

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.3

Articles / Year123

Total Citations31

2024

IF0.3

Articles / Year135

Total Citations63

2023

IF0.5

Articles / Year128

Total Citations156

2022

IF0.485

Articles / Year131

Total Citations370

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.4	58	0
2025	0.3	123	31
2024	0.3	135	63
2023	0.5	128	156
2022	0.485	131	370
2021	0.342	124	319
2020	0.282	131	436
2019	0.276	135	345
2018	0.271	130	544
2017	—	154	624
2016	—	161	804
2015	—	151	500

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #20,059Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1970-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesSocial Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.233

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.41

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,551 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations131

3-Year Documents265

Citable Documents220

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate59.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3

EducationQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Education

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区BIOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

American Biology Teacher (abbr: Am. Biol. Teach, ISSN: 0002-7685) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of BIOLOGY, published by National Association of Biology Teachers, Inc in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.233 (Q3), an H-index of 39.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 83 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,551 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.