Photosynthesis Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0166-8595
eISSN 1573-5079
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Photosynthesis Research
Photosynthesis Research (PR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Algal biology and biofuel production and Light effects on plants, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0166-8595 (e-ISSN 1573-5079). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.53 (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).
Photosynthesis Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Photosynthesis Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.53, 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.
Photosynthesis Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Photosynthesis Research 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 Photosynthesis Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Photosynthesis Research
- Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Algal biology and biofuel production, Light effects on plants, Photoreceptor and optogenetics research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Photosynthesis Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0166-8595 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-5079 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Photosynthesis Research 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, Photosynthesis Research is classified under Algal biology and biofuel production, Light effects on plants, Photoreceptor and optogenetics research and Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms.
Photosynthesis Research 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 2.533.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.533 | 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
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