Protein Expression and Purification Journal Citation Rate 2026
1046-5928
eISSN 1096-0279
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile
About Protein Expression and Purification
Protein Expression and Purification (PEP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology and Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 1046-5928 (e-ISSN 1096-0279). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.58 (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 ~$3310 USD). OpenAlex records 6,724 works and 140,221 citations, with an h-index of 111.
Protein Expression and Purification Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Protein Expression and Purification has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.58, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology 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.
Protein Expression and Purification operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Protein Expression and Purification 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 Protein Expression and Purification against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Protein Expression and Purification
- Budget $3310 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research, Protein purification and stability. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1046-5928 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-0279 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3310 USD |
| h-index | 112 |
| Total Works | 6,702 |
| Total Citations | 140,680 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.95 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Protein Expression and Purification is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3310.
In our subject taxonomy, Protein Expression and Purification is classified under Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research, Protein purification and stability and RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms.
Protein Expression and Purification is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 6,702 works that have together drawn 140,680 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 112; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.582; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.95.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.582 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | 197 |
| 2024 | 144 | 551 |
| 2023 | 117 | 431 |
| 2022 | 119 | 637 |
| 2021 | 151 | 1,506 |
| 2020 | 177 | 1,903 |
| 2019 | 167 | 1,971 |
| 2018 | 179 | 2,582 |
| 2017 | 191 | 2,340 |
| 2016 | 191 | 2,712 |
| 2015 | 247 | 3,297 |
| 2014 | 198 | 2,784 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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