The Journal of Biochemistry Citation Rate 2026
0021-924X
eISSN 1756-2651
Oxford University Press
JP
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About The Journal of Biochemistry
The Journal of Biochemistry (JB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism and Enzyme Structure and Function, published by Oxford University Press in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0021-924X (e-ISSN 1756-2651). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.06 (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 ~$3000 USD). OpenAlex records 20,659 works and 460,706 citations, with an h-index of 184.
The Journal of Biochemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Journal of Biochemistry has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.06, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism 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.
The Journal of Biochemistry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Journal of Biochemistry 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 The Journal of Biochemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Journal of Biochemistry
- Budget $3000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism, Enzyme Structure and Function, Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0021-924X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1756-2651 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | $3000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Journal of Biochemistry is published by Oxford University Press and based in Japan. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3000.
In our subject taxonomy, The Journal of Biochemistry is classified under Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism, Enzyme Structure and Function, Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research and Metabolism and Genetic Disorders.
The Journal of Biochemistry 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 2.059.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.059 | 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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