What is the Impact Factor of Biochip Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Biochip Journal is 6.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Biochip Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Biochip Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.085 (Q1) and an H-index of 42.

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

Biochip Journal is published by The Korean BioChip Society (KBCS). The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,237 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Biochip Journal?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Biochip Journal is "BIOCHIP J" with common acronym "bicj". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #4,272Hybrid

Biochip Journal

Acronym:bicj

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Abbreviation (ISO):BIOCHIP J

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Identifier (ISSN):1976-0280(Print)/2092-7843(Online)

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Publisher:The Korean BioChip Society (KBCS)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

6.7↑ +0.6

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Biochip Journal

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):6.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.085

#4,272

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

42 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate25.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

41articles/year

21.79% Gold OA•70% Original Research

Aims & Scope

BioChip Journal publishes original research and reviews in all areas of the biochip technology in the following disciplines, including protein chip, DNA chip, cell chip, lab-on-a-chip, bio-MEMS, biosensor, micro/nano mechanics, microfluidics, high-throughput screening technology, medical science, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring and micro/nanotechnology. The Journal is committed to rapid peer review to ensure the publication of highest quality original research and timely news and review articles.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry90.3%Biology88.6%Genetics70.5%Biochemistry69.4%Materials science60.9%Physics60.7%Medicine56.9%Nanotechnology50.4%Engineering42.9%Organic chemistry41.5%Gene37.9%Quantum mechanics34.1%Computer science29.8%Internal medicine29.6%Chromatography29.5%Thermodynamics27.1%Immunology22.3%Composite material22%Microfluidics20.9%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Biochemical Research Methods

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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

BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS

Rank5/85

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL

Rank15/110

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Rank46/148

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS

Rank13/85

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL

Rank23/110

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Rank39/148

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS	JCRSCIE	5/85	Q1
CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL	JCRSCIE	15/110	Q1
NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	46/148	Q2
BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS	JCISCIE	13/85	Q1
CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL	JCISCIE	23/110	Q1
NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	39/148	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF6.7

Articles / Year32

Total Citations18

2025

IF6.1

Articles / Year66

Total Citations318

2024

IF5.5

Articles / Year49

Total Citations665

2023

IF4.3

Articles / Year41

Total Citations728

2022

IF4.229

Articles / Year50

Total Citations1,368

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	6.7	32	18
2025	6.1	66	318
2024	5.5	49	665
2023	4.3	41	728
2022	4.229	50	1,368
2021	3.494	41	805
2020	2.309	42	877
2019	1.95	42	1,038
2018	1.4	41	830
2017	—	28	404
2016	—	39	634
2015	—	47	552

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,272Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2008-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyChemical EngineeringEngineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.085

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

6.72

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,237 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations885

3-Year Documents135

Citable Documents135

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate36.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

BioengineeringQ1

Biomedical EngineeringQ1

BiotechnologyQ1

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1

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: 25.5%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

1区BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS

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

Biochip Journal (acronym: bicj, abbr: BIOCHIP J, ISSN: 1976-0280) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by The Korean BioChip Society (KBCS) in South Korea since 2010. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.085 (Q1), an H-index of 42.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 41 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,237 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.