Biotechnology Journal
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Biotechnology Journal
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
124 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Biotechnology Journal (2019 Journal Citation Reports: 3.543) is fully comprehensive in its scope and publishes strictly peer-reviewed papers covering novel aspects and methods in all areas of biotechnology. Some issues are devoted to a special topic, providing the latest information on the most crucial areas of research and technological advances. In addition to these special issues, the journal welcomes unsolicited submissions for primary research articles, such as Research Articles, Rapid Communications and Biotech Methods. BTJ also welcomes proposals of Review Articles - please send in a brief outline of the article and the senior author's CV to the editorial office. BTJ promotes a special emphasis on: Systems Biotechnology Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering Nanobiotechnology and Biomaterials Tissue engineering, Regenerative Medicine and Stem cells Gene Editing, Gene therapy and Immunotherapy Omics technologies Industrial Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals and Biocatalysis Bioprocess engineering and Downstream processing Plant Biotechnology Biosafety, Biotech Ethics, Science Communication Methods and Advances.
Special Issues
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BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisBiotechnology Journal (acronym: btj, abbr: BIOTECHNOL. J, ISSN: 1860-6768) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biochemistry, published by Wiley-VCH Verlag in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.756 (Q2), an H-index of 124.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 152 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,247 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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