Theory in Biosciences is a peer reviewed journal focusing on novel concepts in theoretical biology, including analytical and modelling approaches. Highlights include bioinspired modeling, complexity, and evolutionary biology. Strong emphasis on the philosophy of biology and the history of ideas. Rigorous analysis expected for models phrased in mathematical terms. The journal does not consider standard stability analysis or data analysis papers without novel methods or profound biological insight.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1611-7530
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
peer reviewed
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Applied MathematicsQ3
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ3
Statistics and ProbabilityQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
BiologyMathematical & Computational Biology
Scopus Categories
Applied MathematicsEcology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsStatistics and Probability
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Evolution and Genetic DynamicsEvolutionary Game Theory and CooperationPhilosophy and History of ScienceMathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology ModelsGene Regulatory Network AnalysisOrigins and Evolution of LifeNeural dynamics and brain functionPlant and animal studiesRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsEvolution and Science Education