What is the Impact Factor of Biogeochemistry?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Biogeochemistry is 4.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Biogeochemistry indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Biogeochemistry is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.537 (Q1) and an H-index of 184.

Who publishes Biogeochemistry and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Biogeochemistry is published by Springer International Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,577 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Biogeochemistry?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Biogeochemistry is "BIOGEOCHEMISTRY" with common acronym "biog". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #2,326Hybrid

Biogeochemistry

Acronym:biog

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Abbreviation (ISO):BIOGEOCHEMISTRY

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Identifier (ISSN):0168-2563(Print)/1573-515X(Online)

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Publisher:Springer International Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.3↑ +0.6

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Biogeochemistry

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.537

#2,326

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

184

184 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate5.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

130articles/year

76.63% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Biogeochemistry publishes original and synthetic papers dealing with biotic controls on the chemistry of the environment, or with the geochemical control of the structure and function of ecosystems. Cycles are considered, either of individual elements or of specific classes of natural or anthropogenic compounds in ecosystems. Particular emphasis is given to coupled interactions of element cycles. The journal spans from the molecular to global scales to elucidate the mechanisms driving patterns in biogeochemical cycles through space and time. Studies on both natural and artificial ecosystems are published when they contribute to a general understanding of biogeochemistry.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology96.9%Environmental science90%Biology85.4%Ecology82.7%Chemistry74.7%Engineering68.3%Organic chemistry67.8%Geotechnical engineering62.2%Hydrology (agriculture)60.9%Environmental chemistry48.9%Physics47.8%Geography45%Ecosystem44.7%Oceanography42.3%Soil science37.5%Paleontology34.1%Soil water33.6%Quantum mechanics31.9%Materials science26%History25.2%Archaeology25.1%Botany24.8%Nitrogen22.5%Geomorphology21.8%Computer science20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Environmental Science Geosciences Multidisciplinary

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Special Issues

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

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rank156/395

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank57/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rank124/395

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank71/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	156/395	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	57/259	Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	JCISCIE	124/395	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	71/259	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.3

Articles / Year70

Total Citations11

2025

IF3.7

Articles / Year100

Total Citations352

2024

IF3.9

Articles / Year88

Total Citations715

2023

IF4

Articles / Year104

Total Citations1,274

2022

IF4.812

Articles / Year126

Total Citations2,201

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.3	70	11
2025	3.7	100	352
2024	3.9	88	715
2023	4	104	1,274
2022	4.812	126	2,201
2021	4.825	136	3,972
2020	4.161	127	3,071
2019	3.406	98	3,024
2018	3.265	118	6,361
2017	—	127	6,288
2016	—	115	5,690
2015	—	111	5,727

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,326Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1984-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEnvironmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.537

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.14

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,577 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,366

3-Year Documents308

Citable Documents302

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate41.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Earth-Surface ProcessesQ1

Environmental ChemistryQ1

Water Science and TechnologyQ1

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: 5.1%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Environmental Science & Ecology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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

Biogeochemistry (acronym: biog, abbr: BIOGEOCHEMISTRY, ISSN: 0168-2563) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Environmental Science, published by Springer International Publishing in Netherlands since 1984. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.537 (Q1), an H-index of 184.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 130 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,577 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.