Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1474-905X eISSN 1474-9092 Springer Science+Business Media CH

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

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About Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences
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Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences (PPS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics and Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1474-905X (e-ISSN 1474-9092). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.62 (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 ~$3390 USD).

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.62, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics 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.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences 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 Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences
  • Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics, Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies, Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Photochemical & Photobiological … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-39%
Field avg: 4.3
APC vs Field Avg
-3%
Field avg: $3494

Compared against 15 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1474-905X
ISSN (Online) 1474-9092
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Switzerland
APC / Cost $3390 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Switzerland. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.

In our subject taxonomy, Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences is classified under Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics, Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies, Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry and Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences 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 2.621.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.621 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences is $3390 USD.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences 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 Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences is 1474-905X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1474-9092.

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.62, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.621
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.621 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: S65504228

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