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Frontiers in Synthetic Biology

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland

eISSN2813-818X
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Frontiers in Synthetic Biology publishes research on the engineering of biological systems and organisms. This includes the development of genetic tools and chassis for biomanufacturing, the design of genetic circuits and regulatory devices, and the application of synthetic biology principles to areas such as environmental sustainability, agriculture, and healthcare. The journal also covers fundamental aspects of synthetic biology, including the genetic code, biosurfactants, and microbial ecology.

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General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published
StatusActive
Total Publications
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 1,950
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2813-818X
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 1,950
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Microbial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionGene Regulatory Network AnalysisRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsCRISPR and Genetic EngineeringMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyBiomedical and Engineering EducationGut microbiota and healthBacterial Genetics and BiotechnologyAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Synthetic Biology

Is Frontiers in Synthetic Biology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Synthetic Biology?

Frontiers in Synthetic Biology is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Frontiers in Synthetic Biology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Synthetic Biology is indexed in DOAJ.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Synthetic Biology?

Frontiers in Synthetic Biology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 1,950 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref