Molecular Biology and Evolution
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
└
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Q1
└
Genetics
Q1
└
Molecular Biology
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
2.607
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
264
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.98
Total Docs. (latest)
329
Total Citations (3yr)
5,513
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
15371719, 07374038
Coverage
1983-2026
Journal Rank
#910
Subject Categories
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Q1
Genetics
Q1
Molecular Biology
Q1
Aims & Scope
Evolution is the most fundamental of biological processes, essential for life in a changing world.
MBE publishes fresh insights into the patterns and processes that impact the evolution of life at molecular levels, across a full breadth of taxonomy, genomic organization, and functions, forms, and phenotypes.
MBE's Methods, Resource, and Protocol sections provide our community with cutting edge evolutionary research tools that enable discovery, while our Reviews and Perspectives present syntheses to inspire new directions in evolutionary thought.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 329 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 876 |
| Total Refs. | 26,554 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 5,513 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 867 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 5.98 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 80.71 |
| % Female | 46.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Molecular Biology and Evolution?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Molecular Biology and Evolution has an SJR of 2.607 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Molecular Biology and Evolution?
Molecular Biology and Evolution has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.607 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Molecular Biology and Evolution?
The H-index of Molecular Biology and Evolution is 264, meaning 264 of its articles have each been cited at least 264 times.
Is Molecular Biology and Evolution indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Molecular Biology and Evolution is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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