What is the Impact Factor of Molecular Biology and Evolution?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Molecular Biology and Evolution is 6.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Molecular Biology and Evolution indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Molecular Biology and Evolution is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 2.607 (Q1) and an H-index of 264.

Who publishes Molecular Biology and Evolution and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Molecular Biology and Evolution is published by Oxford University Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $4,280 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Molecular Biology and Evolution?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Molecular Biology and Evolution is "MOL. BIOL. EVOL" with common acronym "mbe". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Molecular Biology and Evolution

Acronym:mbe

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Abbreviation (ISO):MOL. BIOL. EVOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0737-4038(Print)/1537-1719(Online)

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Publisher:Oxford University Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

6.4↑ +1.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Molecular Biology and Evolution

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):6.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

2.607

#910

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

264

264 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation Rate2.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

407articles/year

100% Gold OA•99.25% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Molecular Biology and Evolution publishes research at the interface of molecular (including genomics) and evolutionary biology. We consider manuscripts containing patterns, processes, and predictions at all levels of population, taxonomic, functional, and phenotypic organizations. In addition to fundamental discoveries of broader scope and impact, we are interested in publishing new and improved methods, resources, technologies, and theories that will significantly advance evolutionary research. We also publish balanced reviews of recent developments in genome evolution and forward-looking perspectives suggesting future directions in a field or application of molecular evolution.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.8%Genetics90.9%Chemistry90.4%Biochemistry90.1%Gene88.5%Evolutionary biology74%Genome50.1%Medicine42.2%Phylogenetic tree40.6%Phylogenetics37.4%Sociology28.8%Ecology27.9%Demography27.5%Population27.4%Environmental health27.4%Geology26.3%Paleontology24.6%Computer science24.4%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Evolutionary Biology

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank57/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Rank5/54

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank21/192

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank23/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Rank6/54

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GENETICS & HEREDITY

Rank13/192

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	57/328	Q1
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	5/54	Q1
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCRSCIE	21/192	Q1
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	23/328	Q1
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	6/54	Q1
GENETICS & HEREDITY	JCISCIE	13/192	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF6.4

Articles / Year216

Total Citations515

2025

IF5.3

Articles / Year350

Total Citations1,584

2024

IF11

Articles / Year269

Total Citations5,058

2023

IF10.7

Articles / Year283

Total Citations5,762

2022

IF8.8

Articles / Year284

Total Citations9,464

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	6.4	216	515
2025	5.3	350	1,584
2024	11	269	5,058
2023	10.7	283	5,762
2022	8.8	284	9,464
2021	16.24	372	41,194
2020	11.062	335	33,590
2019	14.797	312	21,017
2018	10.217	244	57,665
2017	—	340	48,567
2016	—	344	73,899
2015	—	354	25,086

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #910Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1983-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

2.607

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.98

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$4,280 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations5,513

3-Year Documents876

Citable Documents867

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 Rate46.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1

GeneticsQ1

Molecular BiologyQ1

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: 2.7%

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):

1区 (Zone 1)Biology

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

Molecular Biology and Evolution (acronym: mbe, abbr: MOL. BIOL. EVOL, ISSN: 0737-4038) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Oxford University Press in United States since 1983. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.607 (Q1), an H-index of 264.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 407 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $4,280 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.