PROTOPLASMA Journal Citation Rate 2026
0033-183X
eISSN 1615-6102
Springer Science+Business Media
AT
Q2 Quartile
About PROTOPLASMA
PROTOPLASMA (P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms and Plant Molecular Biology Research, published by Springer Science+Business Media in AT, catalogued under ISSN 0033-183X (e-ISSN 1615-6102). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.95 (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 11,128 works and 233,616 citations, with an h-index of 137.
PROTOPLASMA Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
PROTOPLASMA has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.95, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms 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.
PROTOPLASMA operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in PROTOPLASMA 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 PROTOPLASMA against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for PROTOPLASMA
- Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Reproductive Biology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How PROTOPLASMA Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0033-183X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1615-6102 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Austria |
| APC / Cost | $3490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
PROTOPLASMA is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Austria. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3490.
In our subject taxonomy, PROTOPLASMA is classified under Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Reproductive Biology and Plant tissue culture and regeneration.
PROTOPLASMA 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 1.953.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.953 | 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: S201230245
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