What is the Impact Factor of Peptide Science?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Peptide Science is 1.90, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Peptide Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Peptide Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.394 (Q3) and an H-index of 23.

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

Peptide Science is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,953 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Peptide Science?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Peptide Science is "PEPT. SCI". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #14,359Hybrid

Peptide Science

Abbreviation (ISO):PEPT. SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):2475-8817(Print)

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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.9↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2021–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Peptide Science

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.394

#14,359

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

23 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

27articles/year

20.73% Gold OA•88% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The aim of Peptide Science is to publish significant original research papers and up-to-date reviews covering the entire field of peptide research. Peptide Science provides a forum for papers exploring all aspects of peptide synthesis, materials, structure and bioactivity, including the use of peptides in exploring protein functions and protein-protein interactions. By incorporating both experimental and theoretical studies across the whole spectrum of peptide science, the journal serves the interdisciplinary biochemical, biomaterials, biophysical and biomedical research communities. Peptide Science is the official journal of the American Peptide Society.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry68.6%Biology65.2%Biochemistry61.5%Physics55.2%Nuclear magnetic resonance47.5%Genetics46.5%Organic chemistry42.5%Peptide42.1%Computer science33.4%Medicine26.1%Materials science24.4%Engineering22.4%Stereochemistry20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology Biophysics

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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

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank275/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

BIOPHYSICS

Rank61/81

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JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank277/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOPHYSICS

Rank71/81

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	275/328	Q4
BIOPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	61/81	Q4
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	277/328	Q4
BIOPHYSICS	JCISCIE	71/81	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

10 year

2026Latest

IF1.9

Articles / Year25

Total Citations8

2025

IF1.7

Articles / Year56

Total Citations79

2024

IF1.5

Articles / Year57

Total Citations166

2023

IF2.4

Articles / Year40

Total Citations152

2022

IF2.592

Articles / Year43

Total Citations166

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.9	25	8
2025	1.7	56	79
2024	1.5	57	166
2023	2.4	40	152
2022	2.592	43	166
2021	2.455	44	236
2020	—	78	830
2019	—	40	676
2018	—	87	1,015
2017	—	14	274

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,359Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2018-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyChemistryMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.394

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.14

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,953 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations167

3-Year Documents88

Citable Documents86

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 Rate38.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

BiochemistryQ3

BiomaterialsQ3

BiophysicsQ3

Organic ChemistryQ3

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: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)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

Peptide Science (abbr: PEPT. SCI, ISSN: 2475-8817) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biochemistry, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.90, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.394 (Q3), an H-index of 23.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 27 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,953 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.