What is the Impact Factor of Biological Chemistry?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Biological Chemistry is 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Biological Chemistry indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Biological Chemistry is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.052 (Q1) and an H-index of 137.

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

Biological Chemistry is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,420 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Biological Chemistry?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Biological Chemistry is "BIOL. CHEM". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #4,507Hybrid

Biological Chemistry

Abbreviation (ISO):BIOL. CHEM

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Identifier (ISSN):1431-6730(Print)/1437-4315(Online)

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Publisher:Walter de Gruyter GmbH

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.5↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Biological Chemistry

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.052

#4,507

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

137

137 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate3.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

143articles/year

61.64% Gold OA•61.97% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Biological Chemistry keeps you up-to-date with all new developments in the molecular life sciences. In addition to original research reports, authoritative reviews written by leading researchers in the field keep you informed about the latest advances in the molecular life sciences. Rapid, yet rigorous reviewing ensures fast access to recent research results of exceptional significance in the biological sciences. Papers are published in a "Just Accepted" format within approx.72 hours of acceptance.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry94.8%Biology74.7%Biochemistry70.6%Genetics65.7%Medicine51.5%Physics44%Gene43.4%Organic chemistry43%Internal medicine41.1%Nuclear magnetic resonance38.7%Cell biology36.2%Enzyme34.6%Endocrinology20.8%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank236/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank277/328

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	236/328	Q3
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	277/328	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.5

Articles / Year27

Total Citations12

2025

IF2.4

Articles / Year48

Total Citations155

2024

IF2.9

Articles / Year45

Total Citations156

2023

IF3.7

Articles / Year102

Total Citations738

2022

IF4.7

Articles / Year78

Total Citations748

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.5	27	12
2025	2.4	48	155
2024	2.9	45	156
2023	3.7	102	738
2022	4.7	78	748
2021	3.915	133	1,844
2020	3.27	123	3,224
2019	3.014	133	3,328
2018	3.022	168	4,473
2017	—	92	3,542
2016	—	169	4,401
2015	—	127	4,577

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,507Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1881, 1952, 1975, 1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.052

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.20

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,420 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations570

3-Year Documents231

Citable Documents215

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 Rate38.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Clinical BiochemistryQ1

BiochemistryQ2

Molecular BiologyQ2

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: 3.4%

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):

4区BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

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

Biological Chemistry (abbr: BIOL. CHEM, ISSN: 1431-6730) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Germany since 1996. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.052 (Q1), an H-index of 137.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 143 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,420 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.