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International Journal on Algae

Begell House Inc. · United States · Est. 1999

ISSN1521-9429

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.14

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

0.237

Total Works

993

Total Citations

2,256

2yr Mean Citedness

0.31

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the study of algae, including their taxonomy, diversity, and distribution across various aquatic and marine environments. Research investigates the bioactive compounds and potential applications of algae in areas such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and bioremediation. The journal also covers the role of algae as bioindicators of ecosystem health and their response to environmental changes.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1999

Annual Volume~ 32 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications993

Publisher OrgBegell House

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Submission Info

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OA License—

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Begell House Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1521-9429

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ4

Plant ScienceQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Plant ScienceEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Diatoms and Algae ResearchAlgal biology and biofuel productionMarine and environmental studiesAquatic and Environmental StudiesAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsEnvironmental Science and Water ManagementBiocrusts and Microbial EcologyFood Industry and Aquatic BiologyMarine and coastal plant biologyMicrobial Community Ecology and Physiology