What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry is 5.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.328 (Q1) and an H-index of 68.

Who publishes Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry is published by Springer Netherlands. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,340 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry is "J. Physiol. Biochem" with common acronym "jpby". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #3,042Hybrid

Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry

Acronym:jpby

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. Physiol. Biochem

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Identifier (ISSN):1138-7548(Print)/1877-8755(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Netherlands

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.1↑ +0.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.328

#3,042

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

68 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate5.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

66articles/year

36.07% Gold OA•77.78% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry publishes original research articles and reviews describing relevant new observations on molecular, biochemical and cellular mechanisms involved in human physiology. All areas of the physiology are covered. Special emphasis is placed on the integration of those levels in the whole-organism. The Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry also welcomes articles on molecular nutrition and metabolism studies, and works related to the genomic or proteomic bases of the physiological functions. Descriptive manuscripts about physiological/biochemical processes or clinical manuscripts will not be considered. The journal will not accept manuscripts testing effects of animal or plant extracts.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology95.6%Medicine93.8%Chemistry91.9%Internal medicine90.7%Biochemistry88%Endocrinology80.2%Genetics72.6%Organic chemistry49.6%Physics39.9%Pathology39.7%Cell biology36.8%Gene32.1%Nuclear magnetic resonance31.6%Enzyme31.1%Receptor22.8%Psychology22.5%Immunology21.8%Diabetes mellitus21.4%Obesity20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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Special Issues

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

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank83/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSIOLOGY

Rank10/89

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank70/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSIOLOGY

Rank22/89

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	83/328	Q2
PHYSIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	10/89	Q1
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	70/328	Q1
PHYSIOLOGY	JCISCIE	22/89	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.1

Articles / Year90

Total Citations27

2025

IF4.3

Articles / Year70

Total Citations280

2024

IF3.7

Articles / Year63

Total Citations582

2023

IF3.4

Articles / Year61

Total Citations857

2022

IF5.08

Articles / Year90

Total Citations1,617

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.1	90	27
2025	4.3	70	280
2024	3.7	63	582
2023	3.4	61	857
2022	5.08	90	1,617
2021	4.158	73	1,384
2020	2.952	57	1,253
2019	2.523	58	2,053
2018	2.736	52	1,725
2017	—	42	1,367
2016	—	98	2,636
2015	—	85	2,978

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,042Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.328

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.27

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,340 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,115

3-Year Documents208

Citable Documents203

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 Rate51.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

BiochemistryQ1

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

PhysiologyQ1

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: 5.4%

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):

3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

Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry (acronym: jpby, abbr: J. Physiol. Biochem, ISSN: 1138-7548) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Netherlands in Spain since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.328 (Q1), an H-index of 68.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 66 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,340 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.