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Journal of Biological Physics

Springer Science and Business Media B.V. · Netherlands · Est. 1966

ISSN1573-0689
SJR Q3WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q3. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

📊 Standing in its field
Where this journal ranks among others in the same subject area.
Q3
SJR · Scopus
Top 75% in field
Clarivate’s JCR quartile is a separate ranking and may differ
SJR Scorei
0.375
H-Indexi
62
SNIPi
0.592
Total Worksi
1,392
Total Citationsi
21,392
2yr Mean Citednessi
2.49
Open Impact Factor alternative
Retractions
2
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

This peer-reviewed journal publishes work in all areas of biological physics: from the molecular level, through the mesoscale of membranes and cells, up to the macroscopic level of populations of living organisms. Aims at a deeper understanding of the physical principles underlying biological systems. Covers all biological systems, from the molecular level through the mesoscale, up to the macroscopic level. Applies the tools of physics in innovative ways to investigate biological processes, systems, and materials. Publishes Short Notes, Perspectives, Review papers, and original research papers.

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1966
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,392
Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Peer Reviewpeer-reviewed
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/11 · 64%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1573-0689
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, PubMed
Peer review process documented?
peer-reviewed
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

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

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
23
344
2019
24
247
2020
33
418
2021
26
198
2022
30
212
2023
17
74
2024
27
120
2025
27
4
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ3
BiophysicsQ3
Cell BiologyQ4
Molecular BiologyQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Biophysics

Scopus Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsBiophysicsMolecular BiologyCell Biology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Protein Structure and DynamicsSpectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesLipid Membrane Structure and BehaviorPhotoreceptor and optogenetics researchNeural dynamics and brain functionDNA and Nucleic Acid ChemistryPhotosynthetic Processes and MechanismsMicrofluidic and Bio-sensing TechnologiesGene Regulatory Network AnalysisNonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Biological Physics

Is Journal of Biological Physics a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Biological Physics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Biological Physics?

Journal of Biological Physics is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.49.

Is Journal of Biological Physics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Biological Physics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Biological Physics?

This peer-reviewed journal publishes work in all areas of biological physics: from the molecular level, through the mesoscale of membranes and cells, up to the macroscopic level of populations of living organisms. Aims at a deeper understanding of the physical principles underlying biological systems. Covers all biological systems, from the molecular level through the mesoscale, up to the macroscopic level. Applies the tools of physics in innovative ways to investigate biological processes, systems, and materials. Publishes Short Notes, Perspectives, Review papers, and original research papers

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref