What is the Impact Factor of Algae?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Algae is 3.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Algae indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Algae is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.688 (Q1) and an H-index of 36.

Who publishes Algae and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Algae is published by The Korean Society of Phycology. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,090 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Algae?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Algae is "ALGAE-SEOUL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #8,412Gold OA

Algae

Abbreviation (ISO):ALGAE-SEOUL

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Identifier (ISSN):1226-2617(Print)/2093-0860(Online)

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Publisher:The Korean Society of Phycology

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.3↑ +0.9

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Algae

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.688

#8,412

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

36 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate25.8%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

26articles/year

100% Gold OA•92% Original Research

Aims & Scope

ALGAE is published by the Korean Society of Phycology and provides prompt publication of original works on phycology. ALGAE publishes articles on all aspects of phylogenetics and taxonomy, ecology and population biology, physiology and biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and biotechnology and applied phycology. Checklists or equivalent manu-scripts may be considered for publication only if they contribute original information on taxonomy (e.g., new combinations), ecology or biogeography of more than just local relevance. Contributions may take the form of Original Research Articles, Research Notes, Review Articles and Book Reviews.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology98.9%Ecology83%Botany79.1%Geology56%Chemistry51.8%Genetics42.1%Algae39.2%Oceanography38.8%Biochemistry35.4%Paleontology30.5%Organic chemistry28.6%Zoology27.7%Geography25.7%Fishery22.5%

Primary Research Areas

Plant Sciences

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY

Rank23/124

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PLANT SCIENCES

Rank89/285

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY

Rank34/124

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PLANT SCIENCES

Rank86/285

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	23/124	Q1
PLANT SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	89/285	Q2
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	34/124	Q2
PLANT SCIENCES	JCISCIE	86/285	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.3

Articles / Year23

Total Citations7

2025

IF2.4

Articles / Year26

Total Citations26

2024

IF3.1

Articles / Year25

Total Citations106

2023

IF3.2

Articles / Year23

Total Citations246

2022

IF2.839

Articles / Year33

Total Citations315

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.3	23	7
2025	2.4	26	26
2024	3.1	25	106
2023	3.2	23	246
2022	2.839	33	315
2021	2.5	26	309
2020	2.914	46	653
2019	2.156	26	418
2018	1.556	28	423
2017	—	30	1,414
2016	—	34	990
2015	—	24	351

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #8,412Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2013-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.688

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.02

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,090 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations214

3-Year Documents70

Citable Documents66

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate53.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Aquatic ScienceQ1

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1

Plant ScienceQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 25.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区PLANT SCIENCES

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Algae (abbr: ALGAE-SEOUL, ISSN: 1226-2617) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PLANT SCIENCES, published by The Korean Society of Phycology in South Korea. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.688 (Q1), an H-index of 36.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 26 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,090 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.