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Journal of Biological Rhythms

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 1969

ISSN1552-4531
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.2
H-Index
142
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.051
Total Works
2,008
Total Citations
102,258
2yr Mean Citedness
2.52
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Biological Rhythms publishes research on biological rhythms, including circadian rhythms, their molecular mechanisms, and their influence on physiology and behavior. Articles explore the regulation of daily cycles in various organisms, from molecular clocks in neurons to physiological rhythms in humans and animals. The journal also covers the impact of environmental factors and disruptions on these rhythms, as well as their implications for health and disease.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1969
FrequencyBimonthly, 1997-
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,008
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Inc.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1552-4531
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
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.

PhysiologyQ1
Physiology (medical)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

BiologyPhysiology

Scopus Categories

Physiology (medical)Physiology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Circadian rhythm and melatoninNeurobiology and Insect Physiology ResearchPhotoreceptor and optogenetics researchSleep and Wakefulness ResearchLight effects on plantsSpaceflight effects on biologySleep and related disordersDietary Effects on HealthNeuroendocrine regulation and behaviorGenetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref