Journal of Phycology Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0022-3646 eISSN 1529-8817 Wiley GB

Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher

About Journal of Phycology
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Journal of Phycology (JP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Algal biology and biofuel production and Marine and coastal ecosystems, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0022-3646 (e-ISSN 1529-8817). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.41 (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 ~$3710 USD). OpenAlex records 8,970 works and 321,483 citations, with an h-index of 199.

Journal of Phycology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Phycology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.41, 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 Phycology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of 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 Phycology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Phycology
  • Budget $3710 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Algal biology and biofuel production, Marine and coastal ecosystems, Marine and coastal plant biology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Phycology Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-10%
Field avg: 2.69
APC vs Field Avg
+12%
Field avg: $3321

Compared against 33 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0022-3646
ISSN (Online) 1529-8817
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3710 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Phycology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3710.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Phycology is classified under Algal biology and biofuel production, Marine and coastal ecosystems, Marine and coastal plant biology and Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology.

Journal of 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 2.413.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Phycology

Journal of Phycology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.413 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Phycology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Phycology is $3710 USD.

Journal of Phycology is published by Wiley.

Journal of Phycology 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 Journal of Phycology is 0022-3646. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1529-8817.

Journal of Phycology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.41, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.413
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.413 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

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OpenAlex ID: S164789166

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