Journal of Phycology
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152 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Phycology was founded in 1965 by the Phycological Society of America. All aspects of basic and applied research on algae are included to provide a common medium for the ecologist, physiologist, cell biologist, molecular biologist, morphologist, oceanographer, taxonomist, geneticist, and biochemist. The Journal also welcomes research that emphasizes algal interactions with other organisms and the roles of algae as components of natural ecosystems. All aspects of basic and applied research on algae are included to provide a common medium for the ecologist, physiologist, cell biologist, molecular biologist, morphologist, oceanographer, acquaculturist, systematist, geneticist, and biochemist. The Journal also welcomes research that emphasizes algal interactions with other organisms and the roles of algae as components of natural ecosystems.
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MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
PLANT SCIENCES
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
PLANT SCIENCES
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Phycology (acronym: jpy, abbr: J. PHYCOL, ISSN: 0022-3646) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd in United States since 1965. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.957 (Q1), an H-index of 152.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 121 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,213 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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