About the Journal
Briefings in Bioinformatics is an international forum for researchers and educators in the life sciences. The journal publishes reviews for the users of databases and analytical tools of contemporary genetics and molecular biology and is unique in providing practical help and guidance to the non-specialist. Papers range in scope and depth, from the introductory level to specific details of protocols and analyses encompassing bacterial, plant, animal and human data.
Detailed subject areas covered by the journal include: DNA sequencing, expression profiling, alignment methods, gene expression studies, protein profiles and HMMs, metabolic and signalling pathways, structure and function prediction, mapping and microarrays.
IMPACT FACTOR AND RANKING
| Year | Impact Factor | Si: Biochemical Research Methods | Si: Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.627 | 7 out of 65 | 14 out of 144 |
| 2007 | 4.415 | 9 out of 60 | 14 out of 138 |
| 2006 | 24.370 | 1 out of 56 | 1 out of 139 |
This information is taken from the Journal Citation Reports, published annually as part of the Science Citation Index by ISI.
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Impact Factor: 4.627
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