Journal profile
Biospecies
ISSN 1979-0902 · eISSN 2503-0426 · Universitas Jambi · Indonesia
Biospecies: fully open access; APC about USD 22; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 23 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Biospecies is published by Universitas Jambi. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management, Fish Biology and Ecology Studies and Medicinal Plant Research, together about 17.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Biospecies is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing research in biodiversity conservation, conservation policy, and sustainable use of natural resources—especially within tropical ecosystems. The journal is interdisciplinary, welcoming contributions that connect biological sciences with social, economic, political, and technological perspectives on conservation. Biospecies encourages submissions of original research articles, literature reviews, field reports, and case studies that offer strategic insights into biodiversity management and preservation at local, regional, and global scales. The journal also highlights innovative approaches such as bioinformatics, tropical biotechnology, and the role of indigenous knowledge in ecosystem restoration and sustainable development. Main Theme Focus Area Detailed Scope Conservation Science Conservation Initiatives & Policy Case studies of conservation programs, evaluations of strategies, and the implementation of biodiversity-related policies at different levels. Threatened Species & Habitats Research on the status, management, and recovery planning for endangered species, taxonomic groups, or critical habitats. Biodiversity Loss Studies on the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, including historical and ecological perspectives. International Conventions Analyses of the effectiveness and enforcement of global conservation agreements such as CITES, CBD, and others. Tropical Ecosystems Living Landscapes Research on the dynamics of tropical ecosystems, ecosystem services, sustainability practices, and restoration informed by indigenous and local knowledge. Floral Wonders Studies on the unique adaptations of tropical flora, their cultural roles, and their use in environmental restoration and plant-based product development. Sustainable Tropics Ecosystem-based strategies for climate change mitigation, disaster adaptation, and sustainable natural resource management. Species-Focused Research Species Chronicles Investigations into unique or endemic tropical species, including their behavior, ecological roles, adaptations, and evolutionary significance. Evolutionary Insights in the Tropics Research on speciation, molecular evolution, ecological diversification, and adaptive processes in tropical biodiversity. Human-Nature Interactions Human-Nature Nexus Studies on traditional and modern socio-ecological practices, the impact of human activities on biodiversity, and community-based conservati
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Winda Dwi KartikaPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop ManagementAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.3%
- Fish Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.6%
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.6%
- Forest Ecology and ConservationAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.4%
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecologyEnvironmental Science5.1%
- Marine Biology and Ecology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences4.9%
- Flowering Plant Growth and CultivationAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.9%
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
DOAJPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, SINTA, Garuda, ARJUNA
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.12OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 395 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 22 | 37 |
| 2025 | 23 | 23 | 41 |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 | 68 |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 139 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 | 92 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | 116 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Peer reviewLetPub
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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | IDR 350,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IDR 350,000 | No | — |
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)
Article types accepted3, with length limits
- articleArticle (2,000–7,000 words) An Article is the standard format for presenting recent conservation research.Length not stated
- editorialThe journal’s editorial policies outline the conditions for submitting a manuscript and a number of other essential matters about which potential authors need t…Length not stated
- reviewext beyond that of the subject studied. Review (< 7,000 words) A comprehensive overview of a particular conservation topimain text ≤ 7,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access
- Publication ethics Ethical standards
We believe it is important that conservation research conforms to the highest possible ethical and legal standards. When you submit an article for consideration by BIOSPECIES you will be required to assent that all authors have abided by these ethical standards, and a statement to this effect must be included in the Ethical Standards section of your manuscript. The standards cover important aspect…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Authors retain copyright but grant Fauna & Flora and Cambridge University Press a non-exclusive licence to publish their work. Model summary
The policy of BIOSPECIES is that authors (or in some cases their employers) retain copyright in their published article, but grant Fauna & Flora and Cambridge University Press a non-exclusive licence to publish their work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access policy allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full text articles without prior permission, in accordance with Budapest Open Access Initiative. Model summary
Biospeciesis a journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
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
- Universitas Jambi
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 1979-0902
- Electronic ISSN
- 2503-0426
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 20, Issue 1 (2027)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Biospecies
How long does peer review take at Biospecies?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks. 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.
Which databases index Biospecies?
The journal's website lists DOAJ; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Biospecies open access, and what is the APC?
Biospecies is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 22.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .