Journal profile · Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
ISSN 1226-8372 · eISSN 1976-3816 · The Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering · SOUTH KOREA · Bimonthly · Founded 1996
Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering: CAS Zone 4 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.73; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,890; median 112 days to acceptance (97 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: 50%; 81 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering is published by The Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering and is in Zone 4 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction, Biofuel production and bioconversion and Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, together about 35.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering is an international bimonthly journal published by the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering. BBE is devoted to the advancement in science and technology in the wide area of biotechnology, bioengineering, and (bio)medical engineering. This includes but is not limited to applied molecular and cell biology, engineered biocatalysis and biotransformation, metabolic engineering and systems biology, bioseparation and bioprocess engineering, cell culture technology, environmental and food biotechnology, pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics, biomaterials engineering, nanobiotechnology, and biosensor and bioelectronics.Editors of BBE appreciate contributions from all relevant fields, but the contributions classified as “Research Articles” should report the significant advancement of knowledge and/or technology. The spread of advanced knowledge will benefit researchers and practitioners in academia, industry, and healthcare fields. The other type of contributions is “Reviews”. Review articles are either solicited by Editors(“Invited Review”) or unsolicited (“Review”). All submitted manuscripts are subjected to reviews by peers.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Editor-in-chief Taek JinPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 2%); most named South Korea 77, United States 12, Mainland China 2, Japan 2, India 2 (101 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology13.8%
- Biofuel production and bioconversionEngineering10.8%
- Enzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology10.8%
- Enzyme Production and CharacterizationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.2%
- Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in InsectsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.1%
- Algal biology and biofuel productionEnergy4.8%
- Protein purification and stabilityBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.9%
- Microbial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyNursing3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology | Zone 4 |
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)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexEmbaseCASPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, AGRICOLA, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
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
- Impact factor
- 2.73LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- h-index
- 44LetPub ·
- h-index
- 78OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,559OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.05OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 5.76%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 79LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 173,600Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,972 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85 | 18 | 10 |
| 2025 | 81 | 8 | 164 |
| 2024 | 120 | 15 | 699 |
| 2023 | 90 | 12 | 725 |
| 2022 | 100 | 12 | 1,073 |
| 2021 | 96 | 10 | 1,238 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
112 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 82 days – 151 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 19 days (97 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 131 days
- Sample
- 97 articles with submission and acceptance dates (181 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2.8 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double 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 3,890 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,590 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLM use policy Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Competing interests disclosure required Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Research data archiving encouraged Model summary
We encourage research data to be archived in data repositories wherever possible.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
COPE member Model summary
As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Open Choice / CC license Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process. Back to top
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
- The Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1996
- ISSN
- 1226-8372
- Electronic ISSN
- 1976-3816
- Society / sponsor
- Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 31, Issue 4 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
What CAS zone is Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering is in Zone 4 of Biology, and in Zone 4 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 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.73; CiteScore 4.9, h-index 78.
How long does peer review take at Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering?
Based on the dates recorded on 97 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 112 days (interquartile range 82–151 days); authors report an average review time of about 2.8 months; the community-reported acceptance is “50%”. 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 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: 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 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering based?
Of the 101 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (77), United States (12) and Mainland China (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, Embase and CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering open access, and what is the APC?
Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,890.
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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .