Green Synthesis and Catalysis KeAi Communications Co. · China · Est. 2020
ISSN 2666-5549 eISSN 2666-5549
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS ESCI ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ DOAJ ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS ESCI +10
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
✓ DOAJ Verified +15
Total 50
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal focuses on the development of novel synthetic methodologies, particularly those employing green chemistry principles, biocatalysis, organocatalysis, and photocatalysis. It covers the synthesis of diverse organic molecules, including heterocycles, chiral compounds, and complex scaffolds relevant to pharmaceuticals and materials science. Emphasis is placed on atom economy, mild reaction conditions, metal-free strategies, and sustainable processes.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
10
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region China
Primary Language English
1st Year Published 2020
Annual Volume ~ 80 articles / year
Status Active (last: 2026)
Total Publications 446
Publisher Org Elsevier BV
Region 🌍 Global South
OA Since 2019
Peer Review Single-blind
Review Time ~10 weeks
Acceptance Rate —
OA License CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection ✗ No
📦 Long-term Preservation
Koninklijke Bibliotheek Portico CLOCKSS
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
KeAi Communications Co.
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
2666-5549 / 2666-5549
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
✅ Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅ Long-term digital preservation?
Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Portico, CLOCKSS
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
No
✅ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Biotechnology Q1
Catalysis Q1
Web of Science Categories
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Biotechnology Catalysis
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Radical Photochemical Reactions Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis Synthesis and Catalytic Reactions Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms Chemical Synthesis and Reactions Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref