Overview
AMB Express, published by Springer Nature (Germany), published 832 papers in 2021–2025, and its papers received 11,129 citations in those years. Its h-index is 94 and its two-year mean citedness is 4.08. On the ITS Journal Score it ranks #3,096 of 62,158 ranked journals and #314 of 1,066 in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Key figures
Citations count every citation the journal's papers received in these years, including citations to older papers. Two-year mean citedness is OpenAlex's measure of how often recent papers are cited; it is similar in idea to, but not the same as, an impact factor.
Papers and citations by year
| Year | Papers | Citations received | Open-access papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 219 | 6,009 | 219 |
| 2021 | 180 | 4,468 | 180 |
| 2022 | 163 | 2,974 | 163 |
| 2023 | 148 | 1,868 | 148 |
| 2024 | 146 | 1,061 | 146 |
| 2025 | 195 | 758 | 195 |
What it publishes
The leading research topics of its papers (OpenAlex topic classification). Select a topic to find other journals that publish on it.
Similar journals
Ranked journals that publish on the same topics.
| Journal | Field | Score | Papers 2021–2025 | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 78.9 | 1,961 | 12% |
| Bioresources and Bioprocessing | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 79.4 | 633 | 100% |
| Metabolic Engineering | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 85.3 | 750 | 47% |
| Metabolic Engineering Communications | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 69.2 | 106 | 100% |
| Critical Reviews in Biotechnology | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 84.9 | 382 | 20% |
| Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 67.2 | 387 | 8% |
| Process Biochemistry | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 84.7 | 1,670 | 12% |
| Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 72.7 | 487 | 12% |
Identity and sources
- ISSN-L: 2191-0855
- Print ISSN: 2191-0855
- Publisher: Springer Nature
- Listed in DOAJ: Yes (checked against DOAJ)
- Crossref: ISSN found in Crossref
- OpenAlex: S129630946
- Journal website: amb-express.springeropen.com
Figures come from OpenAlex (papers, citations, h-index, topics), Crossref (ISSN check) and DOAJ (open-access listing and fees). They change as records are corrected, so treat them as a dated snapshot. This page does not state whether the journal is indexed in Scopus, Web of Science or PubMed.
Questions
What is the ITS Journal Score of AMB Express?
It is 77.5 out of 100, which places it #3,096 among ranked journals. The score combines citation impact (45%), h-index (35%) and size (20%) from open OpenAlex data.
What is the impact factor of AMB Express?
This site does not publish Journal Impact Factors, which belong to Clarivate. As an open alternative, its two-year mean citedness in OpenAlex is 4.08.
Is AMB Express open access?
100% of its papers from 2021–2025 are recorded as open access, and it is listed in DOAJ.
Does AMB Express charge a publication fee?
DOAJ records an article processing charge of 2,690 EUR. Check the journal's website for the current fee and any waivers.