Journal profile
Biotechnologia Acta
ISSN 2410-7751 · eISSN 2410-776X · National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. · Ukraine
Biotechnologia Acta: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 72 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Biotechnologia Acta is published by National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Enzyme Production and Characterization, Plant tissue culture and regeneration and Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, together about 24% of its articles. Its main subfields are Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal Biotechnologia Acta aims to disseminate contemporary achievements in biotechnology and ensure open access to research results. Its mission encompasses the advancement of interdisciplinary directions, adherence to international publication standards, and the promotion of both applied and fundamental studies across diverse fields of biotechnology. Biotechnologia Acta represents an open intellectual space for meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas between Ukrainian and international scientists, fostering a shared vision of biotechnology development and integrating domestic researchers into the global scientific community. Journal objectives: 1. To provide open access to research results in molecular biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, immunobiotechnology, environmental biotechnology, industrial enzymology and microbiology, biosensorics, diagnostics, and related fields for both the national and international scientific community. 2. To promote the development of interdisciplinary research in molecular biology, nanotechnology, immunobiotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and beyond. 3. To support innovative studies employing stem cells, gene therapy, bioengineering, and enzymology. 4. To address legal and ethical aspects of biotechnology, which are essential for shaping responsible scientific practice. 5. To uphold high standards of academic integrity and peer review, building trust in published materials and establishing an authoritative resource for scientists, educators, and practitioners.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief BORYSOVA TetianaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Ukraine 23, United Kingdom 1, Germany 1, Türkiye 1, Hungary 1 (29 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Enzyme Production and CharacterizationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology10%
- Plant tissue culture and regenerationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.4%
- Enzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.6%
- Biofuel production and bioconversionEngineering5.4%
- Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactantsEnvironmental Science5%
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryMaterials Science4.8%
- Fungal Biology and ApplicationsMedicine4.4%
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.2%
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
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CASPublisher website
Other: CrossRef, EBSCO, ProQuest, Ulrichweb, Google Scholar, JournalTOCs, WorldCat, Scilit, Cornell University Albert R. Mann Library, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), Longdom Publishing SL, ASCI, NEICON, Open Ukrainian Citation Index (OUCI), Ukrainian Abstract Journal "Джерело"
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
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 42OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.37OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,410Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,280 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 29 | 129 |
| 2025 | 72 | 72 | 198 |
| 2024 | 67 | 67 | 208 |
| 2023 | 54 | 54 | 200 |
| 2022 | 63 | 63 | 166 |
| 2021 | 50 | 50 | 189 |
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≤ 10
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted6
- articles on the history of biotechnologyReviews, experimental articles, short reports, articles on the history of biotechnology, conference abstracts, and new publications in biotechnology and related…Length not stated
- conference abstractsReviews, experimental articles, short reports, articles on the history of biotechnology, conference abstracts, and new publications in biotechnology and related…Length not stated
- experimental articlesReviews, experimental articles, short reports, articles on the history of biotechnology, conference abstracts, and new publications in biotechnology and related…Length not stated
- new publications in biotechnology and related sciencesReviews, experimental articles, short reports, articles on the history of biotechnology, conference abstracts, and new publications in biotechnology and related…Length not stated
- reviewsReviews, experimental articles, short reports, articles on the history of biotechnology, conference abstracts, and new publications in biotechnology and related…Length not stated
- short reportsReviews, experimental articles, short reports, articles on the history of biotechnology, conference abstracts, and new publications in biotechnology and related…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship Authorship
Author contributions section required. Model summary
The journal’s authorship policy takes into account different types of research and ensures a clear definition of each author’s contribution.Author Contributions. All research articles must include a section specifying the contributions of the authors. Please briefly describe the contributions, using initials to identify specific individuals.Corresponding Author and Primary Contact. At least one co…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
APA reference format from Issue No. 1, 2026. Model summary
Starting with Issue No. 1, 2026, bibliographic references in Biotechnologia Acta must follow the international APA format.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Follows COPE recommendations. Model summary
The journal follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines for responding to possible violations of ethical standards.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
License Agreement terms. Model summary
The authors are familiar with and agree to the terms of the License Agreement.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
No APC; open access, free publication and free access for readers. Model summary
Biotechnologia Acta does not charge Article Processing Charges (APC). The journal operates on an open access model, providing free publication for authors and free access for readers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Mandatory peer review for all materials. Model summary
All materials are subject to mandatory peer review.
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
- National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
- Country or region
- Ukraine
- Language
- English, Ukrainian, Russian
- ISSN
- 2410-7751
- Electronic ISSN
- 2410-776X
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Biotechnologia Acta
How long does peer review take at Biotechnologia Acta?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Biotechnologia Acta?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≤ 10; Reference style: APA. 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 Biotechnologia Acta based?
Of the 29 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Ukraine (23), United Kingdom (1) and Germany (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Biotechnologia Acta?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Biotechnologia Acta is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Biotechnologia Acta open access, and what is the APC?
Biotechnologia Acta is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .