What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B is 5.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.178 (Q1) and an H-index of 86.

Who publishes Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B is published by Zhejiang University Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,280 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B is "J ZHEJIANG UNIV-SC B" with common acronym "zusb". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #3,749HybridDomestic Journal

Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B

Acronym:zusb

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Abbreviation (ISO):J ZHEJIANG UNIV-SC B

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Identifier (ISSN):1673-1581(Print)/1862-1783(Online)

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Publisher:Zhejiang University Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.7↑ +0.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.178

#3,749

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

86 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate14.9%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

71articles/year

5.43% Gold OA•59.32% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Zheijang University SCIENCE B - Biomedicine & Biotechnology is an international journal that aims to present the latest development and achievements in scientific research in China and abroad to the world’s scientific community. JZUS-B covers research in Biomedicine and Biotechnology and Biochemistry and topics related to life science subjects, such as Plant and Animal Sciences, Environment and Resource etc.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology91.1%Chemistry74.5%Medicine74.2%Biochemistry65.6%Genetics64.1%Internal medicine56.1%Organic chemistry36.6%Physics34.2%Gene33.6%Pathology32.3%Endocrinology26.6%Immunology21.9%Surgery21.2%Botany20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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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

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank70/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Rank37/180

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JCRSCIE2026

MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL

Rank45/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank95/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Rank56/180

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL

Rank59/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	70/328	Q1
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	37/180	Q1
MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL	JCRSCIE	45/191	Q1
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	95/328	Q2
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY	JCISCIE	56/180	Q2
MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL	JCISCIE	59/191	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.7

Articles / Year65

Total Citations20

2025

IF4.9

Articles / Year90

Total Citations250

2024

IF4.7

Articles / Year92

Total Citations883

2023

IF5.1

Articles / Year100

Total Citations1,237

2022

IF5.552

Articles / Year88

Total Citations1,554

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.7	65	20
2025	4.9	90	250
2024	4.7	92	883
2023	5.1	100	1,237
2022	5.552	88	1,554
2021	3.066	91	2,003
2020	2.082	88	3,368
2019	1.879	108	2,683
2018	1.815	99	2,494
2017	—	123	3,003
2016	—	103	3,144
2015	—	114	3,366

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,749Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2005-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicinePharmacology, Toxicology and PharmaceuticsVeterinary

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.178

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.68

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,280 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,292

3-Year Documents266

Citable Documents197

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 Rate46.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)Q1

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)Q1

Veterinary (miscellaneous)Q1

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: 14.9%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

2区 (Zone 2)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR 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

Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B (acronym: zusb, abbr: J ZHEJIANG UNIV-SC B, ISSN: 1673-1581) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Zhejiang University Press in China since 2005. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.178 (Q1), an H-index of 86.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 71 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,280 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.