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Biotechnology Letters

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.35

h-Index

2024-2025

 131

Rank

2024-2025

 11007

SJR

2024-2025

 0.528

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 Biotechnology Letters
Abbreviation Biotechnol. Lett.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Biotechnology (Q2); Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q3); Bioengineering (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3)
h-index 131
Overall Rank/Ranking 11007
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.528
Impact Score 2.35
Publisher Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 15736776, 01415492
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1979-2025




Aim and Scope


Biotechnology Letters is the world leading rapid-publication primary journal dedicated to biotechnology as a whole. Its focus is on topics relating to actual or potential applications of biological reactions affected by microbial, plant or animal cells and biocatalysts derived from them. Coverage includes all relevant aspects of genetics and cell biochemistry, of process and reactor design, of pre- and post-treatment procedures, and of manufacturing or service operations. The aim of the editors is to publish useful and informative results that will be of value to other workers in related fields. The emphasis is on novelty and immediacy.


About Biotechnology Letters


Biotechnology Letters is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Biotechnology (Q2); Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q3); Bioengineering (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Biotechnology Letters is 11007. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.528. 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 131. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Biotechnology Letters journal is 15736776, 01415492. 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. Biotechnology Letters is cited by a total of 1134 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Biotechnology Letters Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Biotechnology Letters is 2.35, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Biotechnology Letters IF is decreased by a factor of 0.27 and approximate percentage change is -10.31% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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

Biotechnology Letters Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Biotechnology Letters is 2.35. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Biotechnology Letters. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.35
2023 2.62
2022 2.88
2021 2.88
2020 2.36
2019 2.10
2018 2.32
2017 2.06
2016 1.98
2015 1.78
2014 1.79

Biotechnology Letters h-index


  Table Setting

Biotechnology Letters has an h-index of 131. It means 131 articles of this journal have more than 131 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.




Biotechnology Letters ISSN


The ISSN of Biotechnology Letters is 15736776, 01415492. 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

Biotechnology Letters Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Biotechnology Letters is 11007. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.528. 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 Biotechnology Letters by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.528
2023 0.519
2022 0.508
2021 0.508
2020 0.548
2019 0.595
2018 0.641
2017 0.621
2016 0.628
2015 0.598
2014 0.636

Ranking of Biotechnology Letters by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 11007
2023 10396
2022 10180
2021 9838
2020 9200
2019 8310
2018 7523
2017 7584
2016 7523
2015 7914
2014 7321

Biotechnology Letters Publisher


Table Setting

Biotechnology Letters is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1979-2025. 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 Biotechnology Letters is Biotechnol. Lett.. This abbreviation ('Biotechnol. Lett.') 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 Biotechnology Letters


If your research field is/are related to Biotechnology (Q2); Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q3); Bioengineering (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3), 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 Biotechnology Letters?

Biotechnology Letters latest impact IF is 2.35. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.88 (2022) and 1.78 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.28 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Biotechnology Letters has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.528, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.641 in 2018 and the lowest being 0.508 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Biotechnology Letters over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.28.


What's the latest h-index of the Biotechnology Letters?

The latest h-index of the Biotechnology Letters is 131.


Who's the publisher of the Biotechnology Letters?

The Biotechnology Letters is published by the Springer Science and Business Media B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Biotechnology Letters?

The Biotechnology Letters is currently ranked 11007 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 7321 in 2014 and its lowest position of 11007 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Biotechnology Letters?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Biotechnology Letters is Biotechnol. Lett..


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

Biotechnology Letters is classified as a journal that the Springer Science and Business Media B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Biotechnology Letters?

The Biotechnology Letters encompasses the following areas:

  • Biotechnology
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

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


What's the ISSN of the Biotechnology Letters?

The Biotechnology Letters is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15736776, 01415492.


What's the best quartile of the Biotechnology Letters?

The best quartile for the Biotechnology Letters is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Biotechnology Letters?

The Biotechnology Letters coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1979-2025.


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 Biotechnology Letters

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.35
2023 2.62
2022 2.88
2021 2.88
2020 2.36
2019 2.10
2018 2.32
2017 2.06
2016 1.98
2015 1.78
2014 1.79



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