Biophysical Chemistry Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0301-4622 eISSN 1873-4200 Elsevier BV NL

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Biophysical Chemistry
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Biophysical Chemistry (BC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0301-4622 (e-ISSN 1873-4200). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.28 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3500 USD).

Biophysical Chemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Biophysical Chemistry has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.28, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Biophysical Chemistry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Biophysical Chemistry should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Biophysical Chemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Biophysical Chemistry
  • Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biophysical Chemistry Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-30%
Field avg: 3.26
APC vs Field Avg
-2%
Field avg: $3571

Compared against 81 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0301-4622
ISSN (Online) 1873-4200
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3500 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Biophysical Chemistry is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.

In our subject taxonomy, Biophysical Chemistry is classified under DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior and Protein Structure and Dynamics.

Biophysical Chemistry is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.276.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Biophysical Chemistry

Biophysical Chemistry does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.276 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Biophysical Chemistry is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Biophysical Chemistry is $3500 USD.

Biophysical Chemistry is published by Elsevier BV.

Biophysical Chemistry shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Biophysical Chemistry is 0301-4622. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-4200.

Biophysical Chemistry sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.28, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
2.276
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.276 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S63395545

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