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BioScience

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

6.05

h-Index

2022-2023

 233

Rank

2022-2023

 947

SJR

2022-2023

 2.420

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title BioScience
Abbreviation BioScience
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 233
Overall Rank/Ranking 947
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.420
Impact Score 6.05
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United States
ISSN 15253244, 00063568
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1972-1979, 1983-1986, 1988-2022




Aim and Scope


Since 1964, BioScience has presented readers with timely and authoritative overviews of current research in biology, accompanied by essays and discussion sections on education, public policy, history, and the conceptual underpinnings of the biological sciences.

A peer-reviewed, heavily cited journal--reflected in its impact factor of 4.058 and rank of 10/71 in Biology, according to the 2008 Journal Citation Report--BioScience is the official journal of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. BioScience includes articles about research findings and techniques, advances in biology education.


About BioScience


BioScience is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of BioScience is 947. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.420. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 233. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of BioScience journal is 15253244, 00063568. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. BioScience is cited by a total of 2440 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


BioScience Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of BioScience is 6.05, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. BioScience IF is decreased by a factor of 0.11 and approximate percentage change is -1.79% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

BioScience Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of BioScience is 6.05. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of BioScience. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 6.05
2021 6.16
2020 4.63
2019 5.20
2018 4.18
2017 4.13
2016 3.59
2015 2.78
2014 3.33

BioScience h-index


  Table Setting

BioScience has an h-index of 233. It means 233 articles of this journal have more than 233 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




BioScience ISSN


The ISSN of BioScience is 15253244, 00063568. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

BioScience Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of BioScience is 947. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.420. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of BioScience by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.420
2021 2.260
2020 2.761
2019 2.543
2018 2.709
2017 2.754
2016 2.165
2015 2.420
2014 2.455

Ranking of BioScience by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 947
2021 1017
2020 743
2019 876
2018 799
2017 762
2016 1198
2015 998
2014 954

BioScience Publisher


Table Setting

BioScience is published by Oxford University Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1972-1979, 1983-1986, 1988-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of BioScience is BioScience. This abbreviation ('BioScience') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in BioScience


If your research field is/are related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the BioScience?

BioScience latest impact IF is 6.05. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 6.16 (2021) and 2.78 (2015), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.45 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the BioScience?

The BioScience has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.420, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.761 in 2020 and the lowest being 2.165 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the BioScience over the previous 9-year period stands at 4.45.


What's the latest h-index of the BioScience?

The latest h-index of the BioScience is 233.


Who's the publisher of the BioScience?

The BioScience is published by the Oxford University Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the BioScience?

The BioScience is currently ranked 947 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 743 in 2020 and its lowest position of 1198 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the BioScience?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the BioScience is BioScience.


Is the "BioScience" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

BioScience is classified as a journal that the Oxford University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the BioScience?

The BioScience encompasses the following areas:

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the BioScience?

The BioScience is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15253244, 00063568.


What's the best quartile of the BioScience?

The best quartile for the BioScience is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the BioScience?

The BioScience coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1972-1979, 1983-1986, 1988-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of BioScience

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 6.05
2021 6.16
2020 4.63
2019 5.20
2018 4.18
2017 4.13
2016 3.59
2015 2.78
2014 3.33



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