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Aims and Scope
BMC Biology is an online open access scientific journal that publishes original, peer-reviewed research in all fields of biology, together with opinion and comment articles. The publication was established in 2003. The journal is part of a series of BMC journals published by the UK-based publisher BioMed Central, owned by Springer Nature. The journal has an international editorial board of researchers and editorial offices in London and New York. Less
BMC Biology Key Metrics
CiteScore 
8.4
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor
5 - 10
Scite Index
0.92 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Physiology
SNIP
1.51
Time to Accept
6
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months4%
4 to 6 months30%
7 to 9 months35%
Above 9 months31%
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Topics Covered on BMC Biology
Genome
Skeletal muscle
Insect
Neuronal communication
Endoplasmic reticulum
Odor
Electric current
Gene expression
Virus
Nervous system
Wallerian degeneration
Olfactory receptor
Granger causality
Cell cycle
Chromatin
Guanylate cyclase
Central nervous system
Social behavior
Senescence
Glycerol
BMC Biology Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | BMC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Continuous publication |
| Article Processing Charges | EUR 2690 | USD 3290 | GBP 2290 |
| Publication Time | 9 |
| Editorial Review Process | Peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Continuous publication |
| Publication Start Year | 2003 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY, CC0 |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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FAQs on BMC Biology
How long has BMC Biology been actively publishing? 
BMC Biology has been in operation since 2003 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of BMC Biology?
BMC Biology published with a Continuous publication frequency.
How many articles did BMC Biology publish last year?
In 2023, BMC Biology publsihed 303 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for BMC Biology?
For BMC Biology, eISSN is 1741-7007 and pISSN is 1741-7007.
What is Citescore for BMC Biology?
Citescore for BMC Biology is 8.4.
What is SNIP score for BMC Biology?
SNIP score for BMC Biology is 1.51.
What is the SJR for BMC Biology?
SJR for BMC Biology is Q1.
Who is the publisher of BMC Biology?
BMC is the publisher of BMC Biology.
