Journal profile · Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Frontiers in Bee Science
ISSN 2813-5911 · Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland
Frontiers in Bee Science: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 18 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Frontiers in Bee Science is published by Frontiers Media S.A.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, Insect and Pesticide Research and Plant and animal studies, together about 70.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Frontiers in Bee Science is a multidisciplinary journal that explores innovative concepts and presents new information on all aspects of bee biology worldwide. Led by Field Chief Editors Vera Lucia Imperatriz-Fonseca and Peter Kevan from the University of São Paulo and the University of Guelph, Frontiers in Bee Science welcomes research contributions in various domains of bee biology, which bridge the gap between traditional research and emerging frontiers. Topics include, but are not limited to: bee protection & health, including pathogens, parasites, poisons, and aspects of breeding & selection of managed and wild bees bee physiology, including thermoregulation, neurobiology, behavior, cognition & biochemistry bees in pollination, including pollination in ecosystems from wilderness to highly managed agricultural & urban settings bee genetics, including research with a genetic foundation concerning all global bee species The journal welcomes submissions that support and advance SDG 15: Life on Land. Frontiers in Bee Science aims to contribute to the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on bee protection, health, physiology, pollination, and genetics. By advancing knowledge in these areas, the journal supports efforts to conserve and sustainably manage the world's bee populations, which play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting agricultural productivity. Frontiers in Bee Science is committed to advancing developments in the field of bee biology by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, to enable the scientific breakthroughs of the future.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 4, Brazil 3, Spain 2, Germany 1, Italy 1 (15 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology30.9%
- Insect and Pesticide ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences21.6%
- Plant and animal studiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences18.1%
- Bee Products Chemical AnalysisAgricultural and Biological Sciences10.3%
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogenyAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.4%
- Physiological and biochemical adaptationsEnvironmental Science2.5%
- Species Distribution and Climate ChangeEnvironmental Science2%
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesEnvironmental Science1.5%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science and Zoology | Q1 | 65/520 | 87th |
| Insect Science | Q1 | 26/193 | 86th |
| Ecology | Q1 | 119/491 | 75th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, CLOCKSS, CrossrefPublisher website
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.75LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.15LetPub ·
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.46OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 68 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 14 | 209 |
| 2025 | 18 | 18 | 171 |
| 2024 | 25 | 25 | 72 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 4 |
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 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | CHF 1,950 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | CHF 1,950 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,125 | Yes | — |
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 prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 5–8
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Use of AI to create written or visual content
Authors should not list a generative AI technology as a co-author or author of any submitted manuscript. Generative AI technologies cannot be held accountable for all aspects of a manuscript and consequently do not meet the criteria required for authorship. If the author of a submitted manuscript has used written or visual content produced by or edited using a generative AI technology, this use mu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Safeguards against financial conflicts of interest
Only leading researchers acting as Associate Editors, who are not part of Frontiers' staff, can make acceptance decisions based on reviews performed by external experts acting as Community Reviewers or Reviewers. None have a financial incentive to accept articles, i.e. they are not paid for their role as Associate Editor or community Reviewer, and any award scheme is not linked to acceptances of m…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Open access and copyright
All Frontiers' articles from July 2012 onwards are published with open access under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (the current version is CC-BY, version 4.0). This means that the author(s) retains copyright, but the content is free to download, distribute, and adapt for commercial or non-commercial purposes, given appropriate attribution to the original article. Upon submission, the author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access and copyright
All Frontiers' articles from July 2012 onwards are published with open access under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (the current version is CC-BY, version 4.0). This means that the author(s) retains copyright, but the content is free to download, distribute, and adapt for commercial or non-commercial purposes, given appropriate attribution to the original article. Upon submission, the author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Our rigorous, transparent peer review process combines expert review and constructive dialogue to strengthen your manuscript.
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
- Frontiers Media S.A.
- Country or region
- Switzerland
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2813-5911
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Bee Science
How long does peer review take at Frontiers in Bee Science?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Frontiers in Bee Science based?
Of the 15 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (4), Brazil (3) and Spain (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Frontiers in Bee Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Frontiers in Bee Science is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Frontiers in Bee Science open access, and what is the APC?
Frontiers in Bee Science is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .