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Explorer Directory · Biology & Basic Science

Top Biology & Basic Science Journals: 2026 Rankings & Citation Metrics

Explore citation trends, publication metrics, and quartile rankings for the most influential journals in Biology & Basic Science. Verify JCR impact factors and Scopus CiteScores to support your research submission decisions.

Database Status 3 journals indexed
Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Quartile Open Access
Cell
Cell Press (Elsevier) · ISSN: 0092-8674 / 1097-4172
45.1 — Q1 Hybrid
Cell Reports
Cell Press (Elsevier) · ISSN: 2211-1247
7.7 — Q1 Fully OA
Journal of Biosciences
Springer / Indian Academy of Sciences · ISSN: 0250-5991 / 0973-7138
1.7 — Q3 Hybrid
Written and reviewed by named authors Every page is bylined with real credentials, linked to ORCID or Google Scholar — no anonymous “Team” posts.
Every figure sourced and dated No metric is published without a visible primary source and a “last reviewed” date.
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