Applied Biosafety

Aims & Scope

Applied Biosafety (APB), sponsored by ABSA International, is a peer-reviewed, scientific journal committed to promoting global biosafety awareness and best practices to prevent occupational exposures and adverse environmental impacts related to biohazardous releases.

APB provides a forum for exchanging sound biosafety and biosecurity initiatives by publishing original articles, review articles, letters to the editors, commentaries, and brief reviews.

APB informs scientists, safety professionals, policymakers, engineers, architects, and governmental organizations.

The journal is committed to publishing on topics significant in well-resourced countries as well as information relevant to underserved regions, engaging and cultivating the development of biosafety professionals globally.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.315

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16163

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	97

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Viral Vector Systems for Gene Therapy: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Progress and Biosafety Challenges

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Sumit, Alex M., Chris, Katie

• Decontamination and Reuse of N95 Respirators with Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor to Address Worldwide Personal Protective Equipment Shortages During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Antony, Matthew, Nicole, Andrea, Wayne, Monte, Gregory D., Thomas Scott, James Patrick, James, Cameron, Becky, Sarah

• Comparison of Multiple Systems for Laboratory Whole Room Fumigation

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Alan J., J., C., J., G., B., J.

• Monitoring Select Agent Theft, Loss and Release Reports in the United States—2004–2010

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Richard D., Thomas, Robbin S.

• Contained use of Bacteriophages: Risk Assessment and Biosafety Recommendations

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Céline, Katia, Jacques, Donald R., Philippe

• Area Fumigation with Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor

  Citation: 48

  Authors: J. E., K., C., C., G.

• Does That Face Mask Really Protect You?

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Larry E.

• The Infectious Dose of<i>Coxiella Burnetii</i>(Q Fever)

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Rachael M., Mark, Alan E., Arthur L.

• The Infectious Dose of<i>Francisella Tularensis</i>(Tularemia)

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Rachael M., Mark, Alan, Matthew D., Arthur

• Use of Ultraviolet Lights in Biological Safety Cabinets: A Contrarian View

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Paul J., Christina

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