Journal profile · Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Reproduction and Breeding
ISSN 2667-0712 · KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. · China
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Reproduction and Breeding: fully open access; APC about USD 700; review about 134 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 36 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Reproduction and Breeding is published by KeAi Communications Co. Ltd.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species, Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth and Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, together about 34.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Genetics and Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Reproduction and Breeding is an Open Access journal that provides an academic platform for communication within the field. We are seeking high-quality articles on theories and applications associated with reproduction and breeding in plants, animals, humans and other organisms. Submissions exploring many aspects of reproductive biology and breeding will be considered.These include, but are not limited to, the following:GeneticsDevelopmental biologyBiotechnologyBiochemistry and molecular biologyCell biologyHydrobiologyAnimal and plant biologyEndocrinologyPhysiologyHuman reproduction biology/physiologyWe welcome full length research papers, review articles, short communications, and other interactive and ancillary materials that are of special interest to the readers of the journal.Editorial Board
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic speciesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology15.9%
- Aquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAgricultural and Biological Sciences10.9%
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestockBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.1%
- Genetics and Plant BreedingAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.5%
- Chromosomal and Genetic VariationsAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.4%
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiotaImmunology and Microbiology6.1%
- Fish Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences5%
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and AnimalsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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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 | Q2 | 150/520 | 71st |
| Plant Science | Q2 | 215/541 | 60th |
| Genetics | Q3 | 239/357 | 33rd |
| Developmental Biology | Q3 | 55/78 | 30th |
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
PubMedPublisher website
Other: Crossref
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.48LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.63LetPub ·
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 35OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.18OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 181 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 323 |
| 2025 | 36 | 36 | 336 |
| 2024 | 37 | 37 | 226 |
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 119 |
| 2022 | 22 | 22 | 62 |
| 2021 | 26 | 26 | 19 |
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
134 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 12 weeks
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 61 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 134 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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 | USD 700 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 700 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 700 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 700 / USD 350 | — | — |
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
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- case reportCase Reports (CR) are brief reports of individual patients or small cohorts reporting novel findings of unexpected clinical significance. Methods and additional…Length not stated
- editorialGenerally from the (guest) editor of the publication. Can be Foreword, Editorial, Guest Editorial, Preface, etc.Length not stated
- letter to the editorAny items of interest to the wide audience of the publication.Length not stated
- mini reviewA succinct and clear summary that covers focused aspects of a current area of investigation and its recent developments, providing up-to-date developments, conc…Length not stated
- perspectivell as personal opinion. As a guideline, Perspective should not normally exceed 3,000 words. Perspectives allow up to 30 references; citations should bmain text ≤ 3,000 words · references ≤ 30
- research articleA complete report on original research and/or clinical studiesLength not stated
- review articleA substantial overviews present a complete overview of the state of the art with a comprehensive bibliography, generally, also contains a table of contents. It …Length not stated
- short communicationShort report or announcement of research, usually claiming certain results, which present original and significant material for rapid dissemination.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI in scientific writing
Authors are encouraged to declare the use of generative AI in scientific writing upon submission of the paper. The following guidance refers only to the writing process, and not to the use of AI tools to analyse and draw insights from data as part of the research process:Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies should only be used in the writing process to improve the readability and language of…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship Statement
For transparency, we encourage authors to submit an author statement file outlining their individual contributions to the paper using the relevant CRediT roles: Conceptualization; Data curation; Formal analysis; Funding acquisition; Investigation; Methodology; Project administration; Resources; Software; Supervision; Validation; Visualization; Roles/Writing - original draft; Writing - review & edi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
Starting from 2024, 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 Edito…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
This journal is a peer-reviewed, fully open access journal owned by KeAi Communications Co., Ltd., who retains copyright of the overall compiled journal and the compiled issues. For the single article, Authors will retain copyright alongside scholarly usage rights, and KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. will be granted non-exclusive publishing and distribution rights.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
Open access Model summary
This is an open access journal: all articles will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. To provide open access, this journal has an open access fee (also known as an article publishing charge, APC) which needs to be paid by the authors or on their behalf e.g. by their research funder or institution. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for this journal is USD 700, e…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single blind peer review Model summary
This journal operates a single blind review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor's dec…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Please note that preprints can be shared anywhere at any time, in line with Elsevier's sharing policy. Sharing your preprints e.g. on a preprint server will not count as prior publication (see 'Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication' for more information).
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Reproduction and Breeding
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species, Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatReference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Optional.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 700 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review time134 days · Publisher-reported, submission to acceptance · community reports about 12 weeksReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- KeAi Communications Co. Ltd.
- Country or region
- China
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2667-0712
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- 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 Reproduction and Breeding
How long does peer review take at Reproduction and Breeding?
The publisher reports about 134 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Reproduction and Breeding?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Optional; 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.
Which databases index Reproduction and Breeding?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Reproduction and Breeding is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Reproduction and Breeding open access, and what is the APC?
Reproduction and Breeding is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 700.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .