Journal decision profile

Journal of Insect Physiology

Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science

Journal of Insect Physiology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.1, ranking Q2 in Genetics and 1 other subfield. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Elsevier BVUnited KingdompISSN 0022-1910eISSN 1879-1611
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
2.1

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 2.41.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
78 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 56–112 days

100 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 100% coverage · 2024–2025

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$3,430

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Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
2.12026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#31 / 765LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
7.1%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
0.88MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
78 daysIQR 56–112 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
88 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share7.1%

25 of 352 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share0%

0 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI0.88×

Below field-year expectation

Source output rank#31

of 765 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 0.88, so its typical recent paper runs about 12% below its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

7.1% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

2272016
1982017
1132018
1422019
952020
1152021
752022
792023
832024
1102025

Recent work-type mix

352 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article90.3%
Paratext9.1%
Editorial0.3%
Erratum0.3%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and medical subject coverage

OpenAlex topics show research communities; MeSH keeps the medical taxonomy recognizable.

Major MeSH signals

PubMed-indexed works

Select a MeSH signal to see how much Journal of Insect Physiology publishes on it, from PubMed counts for the last five complete years.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Physiological and biochemical adaptations61
Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research52
Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior28
Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms25
Animal Behavior and Reproduction14
Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences11
Insect behavior and control techniques10
Insect Pheromone Research and Control10
Circadian rhythm and melatonin8
Insect and Pesticide Research8
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-22. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 352 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Cellular and Molecular NeuroscienceQ3
GeneticsQ2
Insect ScienceQ2

Is Journal of Insect Physiology a good journal?

A solid Q2 journal by citation data

By citation data, Journal of Insect Physiology is a solid journal: it is Q2 in Genetics and 1 other subfield, the second quarter of journals by score, and ranks #1,839 of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 49%). Journal of Insect Physiology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.1. Recent papers took a median of 78 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,430 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Genetics, and Insect Science, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q2
Genetics
Rank in Biology & Basic Science
#1,839 of 3,784
Top 49%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
2.1
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
78 days
Median, PubMed records
Indicative APC
$3,430
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
110
OpenAlex works

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Q2
Subfield Quartile
B2
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#1,839
of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science field journals
#430
among Q2 Biology & Basic Science journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
10,361
H-Index
164
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
796
Subject Areas
Cellular and Molecular NeuroscienceGeneticsInsect Science

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Journal of Insect Physiology

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Journal of Insect Physiology's papers in subfields including Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Genetics, and Insect Science. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

    Journal of Insect Physiology homepage ↗
  3. 3

    Submit through Editorial Manager

    Most Elsevier and Cell Press journals take submissions through Editorial Manager; each journal has its own site, reached from Submit your article on the journal homepage.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,430 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 78 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). Journal of Insect Physiology does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Journal of Insect Physiology

Is Journal of Insect Physiology a good journal?

By citation data, Journal of Insect Physiology is a solid journal: it is Q2 in Genetics and 1 other subfield, the second quarter of journals by score, and ranks #1,839 of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 49%). Journal of Insect Physiology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.1. Recent papers took a median of 78 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,430 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Genetics, and Insect Science, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Journal of Insect Physiology's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Journal of Insect Physiology's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.1, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Journal of Insect Physiology?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Journal of Insect Physiology or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. What recent PubMed records do show is speed: accepted papers took a median of 78 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare Journal of Insect Physiology's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Journal of Insect Physiology in?

Journal of Insect Physiology's best quartile is Q2. By OpenAlex subfield: Q3 in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience; Q2 in Genetics; Q2 in Insect Science. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Journal of Insect Physiology will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does Journal of Insect Physiology take from submission to acceptance?

Across 100 recent PubMed records with both dates, Journal of Insect Physiology took a median of 78 days from submission to acceptance; the middle half took 56–112 days. This interval includes editorial handling and revisions, so it is not the time to a first decision.

How much does it cost to publish in Journal of Insect Physiology?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,430 USD for Journal of Insect Physiology. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Journal of Insect Physiology?

Comparable journals include Physiological Entomology, Current Opinion in Insect Science, Current Research in Insect Science, and Insect Molecular Biology. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Journal of Insect Physiology?

Most Elsevier and Cell Press journals take submissions through Editorial Manager; each journal has its own site, reached from Submit your article on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter. Accepted papers took a median of 78 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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