This journal focuses on the study of light interactions with biological and chemical systems. It covers topics such as photochemistry, photobiology, photomedicine, and the effects of ultraviolet and visible light on cells, tissues, and molecules. Research includes photoprotection, photodynamic therapy, photobiomodulation, and the photochemistry of endogenous compounds and synthetic molecules.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
Physical and Theoretical ChemistryQ2
RadiationQ2
BiochemistryQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiophysics
Scopus Categories
RadiationBiochemistryPhysical and Theoretical ChemistryMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Photodynamic Therapy Research StudiesPhotosynthetic Processes and MechanismsPhotochemistry and Electron Transfer StudiesPhotoreceptor and optogenetics researchSkin Protection and AgingPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine ChemistryLight effects on plantsbioluminescence and chemiluminescence researchNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsDNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry