Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
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144 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Biotechnological techniques, from fermentation to genetic manipulation, have become increasingly relevant to the food and beverage, fuel production, chemical and pharmaceutical, and waste management industries. Consequently, academic as well as industrial institutions need to keep abreast of the concepts, data, and methodologies evolved by continuing research. This journal provides a forum of critical evaluation of recent and current publications and, periodically, for state-of-the-art reports from various geographic areas around the world. Contributing authors are recognized experts in their fields, and each article is reviewed by an objective expert to ensure accuracy and objectivity of the presentation.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
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ImpaQ AnalysisCritical Reviews in Biotechnology (acronym: bbtn, abbr: CRIT. REV. BIOTECHNOL, ISSN: 0738-8551) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Informa Healthcare in United States since 1983. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 8.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.779 (Q1), an H-index of 144.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 121 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,674 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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