What is the Impact Factor of Iranian Journal of Biotechnology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Iranian Journal of Biotechnology is 1.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Iranian Journal of Biotechnology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Iranian Journal of Biotechnology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.402 (Q3) and an H-index of 37.

Who publishes Iranian Journal of Biotechnology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Iranian Journal of Biotechnology is published by Kowsar Publishing Company. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,715 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Iranian Journal of Biotechnology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Iranian Journal of Biotechnology is "IRAN J BIOTECHNOL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Iranian Journal of Biotechnology

Abbreviation (ISO):IRAN J BIOTECHNOL

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Identifier (ISSN):1728-3043(Print)/2322-2921(Online)

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Publisher:Kowsar Publishing Company

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.8↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Iranian Journal of Biotechnology

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.402

#14,166

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

37 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate6.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

44articles/year

0% Gold OA•94.87% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Iranian Journal of Biotechnology (IJB) is published quarterly by the National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. IJB publishes original scientific research papers in the broad area of Biotechnology such as, Agriculture, Animal and Marine Sciences, Basic Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biosafety and Bioethics, Environment, Industry and Mining and Medical Sciences.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.9%Chemistry98.4%Biochemistry93.3%Genetics91.5%Gene70.2%Medicine60.2%Organic chemistry48.8%Physics38.6%Geology34.8%Paleontology30.8%Internal medicine29.4%Botany27.6%Nuclear magnetic resonance27.1%Molecular biology26.9%Immunology26.4%Bacteria24.5%Enzyme23.4%Ecology21.7%Microbiology20.9%

Primary Research Areas

Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

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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

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Rank150/180

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Rank157/180

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	150/180	Q4
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY	JCISCIE	157/180	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

19 year

2026Latest

IF1.8

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF1.5

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF1.6

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF1.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2022

IF1.266

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.8	—	—
2025	1.5	—	—
2024	1.6	—	—
2023	1.3	—	—
2022	1.266	—	—
2021	1.671	—	—
2020	0.973	—	—
2019	0.861	37	586
2018	0.338	38	537
2017	—	39	702
2016	—	38	853
2015	—	35	352
2014	—	40	440
2013	—	38	284
2012	—	32	278
2011	—	32	498
2010	—	30	362
2009	—	28	459
2008	—	29	278

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,166Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2008-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.402

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.74

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,715 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations217

3-Year Documents117

Citable Documents117

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 Rate42.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

BiochemistryQ3

BiotechnologyQ3

GeneticsQ4

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: 6.2%

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)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

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

Iranian Journal of Biotechnology (abbr: IRAN J BIOTECHNOL, ISSN: 1728-3043) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, published by Kowsar Publishing Company in Iran. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.402 (Q3), an H-index of 37.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 44 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,715 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.