Journal of Applied Phycology Citation Rate 2026
0921-8971
eISSN 1573-5176
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Applied Phycology
Journal of Applied Phycology (JAP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Algal biology and biofuel production and Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0921-8971 (e-ISSN 1573-5176). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.79 (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 ~$3490 USD). OpenAlex records 6,198 works and 232,640 citations, with an h-index of 175.
Journal of Applied Phycology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Applied Phycology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.79, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Algal biology and biofuel production 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.
Journal of Applied Phycology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Applied Phycology 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 Journal of Applied Phycology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Applied Phycology
- Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Algal biology and biofuel production, Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Marine and coastal ecosystems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0921-8971 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-5176 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Applied Phycology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3490.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Applied Phycology is classified under Algal biology and biofuel production, Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Marine and coastal ecosystems and Marine and coastal plant biology.
Journal of Applied Phycology 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 2.792.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.792 | 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.
Research Highlights
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Camila Nader, Herculano Cella, Alessandro A. dos Santos • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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