The Ukrainian Biochemical Journal covering enzymology and metabolic regulation, membranes and bioenergetics, gene expression, protein, nucleic acid and metabolism. The journal scope includes not only biochemistry but also related sciences, such as cellular and molecular biology, bioorganic chemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, genetics, and medicine (miscellaneous) – insofar as the studies use biochemical methods and discuss biochemical findings.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
16
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionUkraine
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2005
FrequencyBiannual
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications1,041
Publisher OrgNational Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2409-4943 / 2413-5003
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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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?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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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.
BiochemistryQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Biochemistry
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mitochondrial Function and PathologyBiochemical effects in animalsAdipose Tissue and MetabolismATP Synthase and ATPases ResearchNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchMonoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies ResearchBlood properties and coagulationSynthesis and biological activityIon channel regulation and functionBiochemical Acid Research Studies