Journal profile · Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Agronomy and Crop Science
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
ISSN 1878-8181 · Elsevier
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology: CAS Zone 3 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.6 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,760; review about 137 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 425 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
The journal's website announces a move to full open access: At Elsevier, we are committed to advancing human progress and making research accessible to everyone. We are pleased to announce that from January 1, 2027, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology will become a fully open access journal, with all articles freely available to readers worldwide. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Biofuel production and bioconversion, Enzyme Production and Characterization and Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, together about 27.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology publishes high quality articles especially in the science and technology of biocatalysis, bioprocesses, agricultural biotechnology, biomedical biotechnology, and, if appropriate, from other related areas of biotechnology. The journal will publish peer-reviewed basic and applied research papers, authoritative reviews, and feature articles.The scope of the journal encompasses the research, industrial, and commercial aspects of biotechnology, including the areas of: biocatalysis; bioprocesses; food and agriculture; genetic engineering; molecular biology; healthcare and pharmaceuticals; biofuels; genomics; nanotechnology; environment and biodiversity; and bioremediation.Types of papers published are: Full-length original research papers; Short communications; Invited reviews; Letters to the Editor.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Agronomy and Crop Science
Editor-in-chief Natalie FarnyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 8%); most named United States 5, India 5, Italy 5, Mainland China 2, United Kingdom 2 (25 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Biofuel production and bioconversionEngineering9.7%
- Enzyme Production and CharacterizationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.9%
- Enzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.7%
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.3%
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.6%
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science5.3%
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and ImmunityAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.9%
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMedicine4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.76LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.97LetPub ·
- h-index
- 105OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,401OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.19OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 6.87%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 407LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,345 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 350 | 58 | 166 |
| 2025 | 425 | 49 | 1,208 |
| 2024 | 471 | 73 | 5,096 |
| 2023 | 408 | 49 | 5,796 |
| 2022 | 320 | 34 | 5,812 |
| 2021 | 366 | 35 | 8,334 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
137 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 62 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 137 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,760 / EUR 3,430 / GBP 3,010 / JPY 443,600 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 1,500 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- full-length original research papersTypes of papers published are: Full-length original research papers; Short communications; Invited reviews; Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- invited reviewsTypes of papers published are: Full-length original research papers; Short communications; Invited reviews; Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- letters to the editorTypes of papers published are: Full-length original research papers; Short communications; Invited reviews; Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- short communicationmension to the discourse in this field. Short Communications should not exceed 1,500 words or equivalent space including figures and tables. These musmain text ≤ 1,500 words
- short communicationsTypes of papers published are: Full-length original research papers; Short communications; Invited reviews; Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
data statement required Model summary
To foster transparency, you are required to state the availability of any data at submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 1878-8181
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
What CAS zone is Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology is in Zone 3 of Biology, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 4.6; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 7.7, h-index 105.
How long does peer review take at Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology?
The publisher reports about 137 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 1,500 words; Reference style: Author–date; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology based?
Of the 25 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 8%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (5), India (5) and Italy (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology open access, and what is the APC?
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,760.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .