PHYSICAL BIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Bridging Science: Where Physics Meets Life

Introduction

PHYSICAL BIOLOGY is a prominent journal published by IOP Publishing Ltd, focusing on the interdisciplinary field of biophysics, cell biology, molecular biology, and structural biology. Established in 2004, this journal has quickly made its mark in the academic community, currently ranking in the Q2 category in Biophysics and Q3 in Cell, Molecular, and Structural Biology as of 2023. With an ISSN of 1478-3967 and E-ISSN 1478-3975, it serves as a vital platform for disseminating groundbreaking research that bridges physical principles with biological systems. While currently not providing Open Access options, the journal offers access to a wealth of knowledge crucial for researchers, professionals, and students alike who are eager to explore the intricacies of living organisms through a physical lens. Situated in the United Kingdom, PHYSICAL BIOLOGY emphasizes the importance of multiscale approaches and innovative techniques, making it an essential resource for those working at the intersection of physics and biology.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.75
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index75
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.32
Influence0.62
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life9.20
Citing Half Life9.50
JCI0.47
Total Documents1297
WOS Total Citations1817
SCIMAGO Total Citations9115
SCIMAGO SELF Citations370
Scopus Journal Rank0.75
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.92
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.88
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.98

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Biophysics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #76/152
Percentile 50.00
Quartile Q3
Structural Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #30/49
Percentile 38.78
Quartile Q3
Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #283/410
Percentile 30.98
Quartile Q3
Cell Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #209/285
Percentile 26.67
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Rank 250/313
Percentile 20.30
Quartile Q4
BIOPHYSICS
Rank 53/77
Percentile 31.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Rank 242/313
Percentile 22.68
Quartile Q4
BIOPHYSICS
Rank 54/77
Percentile 29.87
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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