| Title | Biophysical Journal |
| Abbreviation | Biophys. J. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Biophysics (Q1) |
| h-index | 301 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 4051 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 1.112 |
| Impact Score | 2.40 |
| Publisher | Elsevier B.V. |
| Country | United States |
| ISSN | 15420086, 00063495 |
| Best Quartile | Q1 |
| Coverage History | 1960-2025 |
Cell Press was chosen by the Biophysical Society to publish its premier journal, beginning in January 2009. Published semimonthly, the Biophysical Journal presents original articles, letters and reviews on the most important developments in modern biophysics, emphasizing the molecular and cellular aspects of biology. Topics covered include: Channels, Receptors, and Electrical Signaling; proteins; biophysical theory and modeling; cell biophysics; photobiophysics; membranes; spectroscopy, imaging, other techniques; muscle and contractility; supramolecular assemblies; bioenergetics; nucleic acids; electrophysiology.
Biophysical Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Biophysics (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Biophysical Journal is 4051. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.112. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 301. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.
The ISSN of Biophysical Journal journal is 15420086, 00063495. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Biophysical Journal is cited by a total of 3597 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).
The Impact IF 2024 of Biophysical Journal is 2.40, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Biophysical Journal IF is decreased by a factor of 0.34 and approximate percentage change is -12.41% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.
Impact IF 2024 of Biophysical Journal is 2.40. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 2.40 |
| 2023 | 2.74 |
| 2022 | 3.04 |
| 2021 | 3.04 |
| 2020 | 3.26 |
| 2019 | 3.35 |
| 2018 | 3.21 |
| 2017 | 3.14 |
| 2016 | 3.21 |
| 2015 | 3.40 |
| 2014 | 3.76 |
Biophysical Journal has an h-index of 301. It means 301 articles of this journal have more than 301 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
The ISSN of Biophysical Journal is 15420086, 00063495. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.
The overall rank of Biophysical Journal is 4051. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.112. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.112 |
| 2023 | 1.188 |
| 2022 | 1.216 |
| 2021 | 1.243 |
| 2020 | 1.713 |
| 2019 | 1.833 |
| 2018 | 2.018 |
| 2017 | 1.949 |
| 2016 | 1.988 |
| 2015 | 2.130 |
| 2014 | 2.210 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 4051 |
| 2023 | 3342 |
| 2022 | 3021 |
| 2021 | 2871 |
| 2020 | 1771 |
| 2019 | 1531 |
| 2018 | 1347 |
| 2017 | 1450 |
| 2016 | 1413 |
| 2015 | 1283 |
| 2014 | 1154 |
Biophysical Journal is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1960-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
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The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Biophysical Journal is Biophys. J.. This abbreviation ('Biophys. J.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.
If your research field is/are related to Biophysics (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.
The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.
Biophysical Journal latest impact IF is 2.40. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.76 (2014) and 2.40 (2024), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.14 in the previous 11 years.
The Biophysical Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.112, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.210 in 2014 and the lowest being 1.112 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Biophysical Journal over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.14.
The latest h-index of the Biophysical Journal is 301.
The Biophysical Journal is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the United States.
The Biophysical Journal is currently ranked 4051 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1154 in 2014 and its lowest position of 4051 in 2024.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Biophysical Journal is Biophys. J..
Biophysical Journal is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.
The Biophysical Journal encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The Biophysical Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15420086, 00063495.
The best quartile for the Biophysical Journal is Q1 (2024).
The Biophysical Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1960-2025.
| Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title | Type | Ranking | Publisher | h-index | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Academic Ethics | journal | 8704 | Springer Netherlands | 34 | 4.04 |
| Criminal Justice Review | journal | 10284 | SAGE Publications Inc. | 46 | 1.91 |
| Child and Family Social Work | journal | 8793 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 78 | 2.42 |
| Marine Biology Research | journal | 14618 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 47 | 1.21 |
| Sapporo Medical Journal | journal | 29756 | Sapporo Medical University | 3 | 0.00 |
| Journal of Imaging Science and Technology | journal | 22021 | Society for Imaging Science and Technology | 45 | 0.61 |
| Journal on Chain and Network Science | journal | 11905 | Wageningen Academic Publishers | 24 | 0.00 |
| International Journal of Advertising | journal | 755 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 86 | 9.50 |
| Analytical Chemistry Insights | journal | 6696 | Libertas Academica Ltd. | 20 | 0.00 |
| Epites-Epiteszettudomany | journal | 28852 | Akademiai Kiado | 5 | 0.10 |
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 2.40 |
| 2023 | 2.74 |
| 2022 | 3.04 |
| 2021 | 3.04 |
| 2020 | 3.26 |
| 2019 | 3.35 |
| 2018 | 3.21 |
| 2017 | 3.14 |
| 2016 | 3.21 |
| 2015 | 3.40 |
| 2014 | 3.76 |
