Journal profile · PLANT SCIENCES
ALGAE
ISSN 1226-2617 · eISSN 2093-0860 · The Korean Society of Phycology · SOUTH KOREA
ALGAE: CAS Zone 2 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.29; fully open access; APC about USD 100; median 130 days to acceptance (55 articles, last 24 months); 26 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
ALGAE is published by The Korean Society of Phycology and is in Zone 2 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Marine and coastal plant biology, Marine and coastal ecosystems and Marine Biology and Ecology Research, together about 43.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Oceanography. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Algae, as the most diverse and productive biological taxonomic group on the planet, encompass a myriad of species with significant ecological and evolutionary importance. The journal Algae is dedicated to serving as a leading platform for advancing the field of algal ecology and evolution. With a focus on timely dissemination of the latest research results and fostering a virtuous cycle of knowledge exchange, Algae aims to make substantial contributions to the development of phycology as a whole. Ecology and Evolutionary Disciplines: Algae aims to publish high-quality research papers that delve into the intricate aspects of algal ecology and evolutionary biology. We welcome studies exploring the interactions between algae and their environments, as well as investigations into the evolutionary mechanisms that shape algal diversity, adaptation, and speciation. Biodiversity and Taxonomy: Understanding and cataloguing the vast biodiversity of algae are crucial goals of Algae. We encourage submissions that clarify the taxonomic classification of algae, identify new species, and contribute to our understanding of their phylogenetic relationships. Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology: Algae offers a research platform for the study of algal physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology. We welcome studies that elucidate the fundamental processes governing algal growth, reproduction, metabolic pathways, and responses to environmental stimuli. Biotechnology and Applied Fields: Recognizing the practical significance of algal research, Algae welcomes contributions in the areas of biotechnology and applied fields related to algae. We encourage investigations into algal-based bioproducts, biofuels, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and other applications that hold potential for sustainable solutions. Algae aims to be an authoritative publication in the field of algal ecology and evolution, with an inclusive scope encompassing ecology, evolutionary biology, biodiversity, taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, biotechnology, and applied research. Through the rapid dissemination of cutting-edge research and a commitment to facilitating a virtuous cycle of information exchange, we aspire to significantly contribute to the progress and development of phycology as a flourishing discipline. Researchers worldwide are invited to join us on this journey of discovery and conservation of the most diverse and productive biological taxonomic group on Earth - the algae.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PLANT SCIENCES
Editor-in-chief Kwang YoungPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 11%); most named South Korea 11, Mainland China 2, United States 2, Canada 2, United Kingdom 1 (19 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Marine and coastal plant biologyEarth and Planetary Sciences21.5%
- Marine and coastal ecosystemsEarth and Planetary Sciences11.5%
- Marine Biology and Ecology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences10.5%
- Algal biology and biofuel productionEnergy6.8%
- Microbial Community Ecology and PhysiologyEnvironmental Science6.3%
- Seaweed-derived Bioactive CompoundsAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.6%
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsEnvironmental Science4.5%
- Diatoms and Algae ResearchMaterials Science4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Plant Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Plant Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Plant Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CASPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, ProQuest, Biological Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews (Thomson Reuters), EBSCOhost, KoreaScience
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.29LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.69LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.24LetPub ·
- h-index
- 15LetPub ·
- h-index
- 46OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 399OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.92OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 24.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 26LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,058 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 23 | 7 |
| 2025 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| 2024 | 25 | 25 | 109 |
| 2023 | 23 | 23 | 247 |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | 317 |
| 2021 | 26 | 26 | 313 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
130 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 83 days – 177 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 21 days (56 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 161 days
- Sample
- 55 articles with submission and acceptance dates (50 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer review, at least 2 reviewersPublisher website · model-extracted
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 100 / USD 600 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- book reviewBook reviews are solicited by the editor to cover recently published books in the field of journal publication.Length not stated
- correspondencece expressing an opinion. The length of correspondence should not exceed 1,000 words of text and 10 references. Regarding a published article, imain text ≤ 1,000 words
- editorialThe editor invites comments on recent articles, and analyzes current events and issues to provide objective viewpoints.Length not stated
- research articleResearch articles are reports of basic investigations.Length not stated
- reviewReviews are invited by the editor and should provide comprehensive analyses of specific topics.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- Authorship 1) Authorship
Equal contribution statements not allowed Model summary
Authorship credit should be based on the following criteria: ● Substantial contributions to conception and design, acquisition of data, and/or analysis and interpretation of data ● Drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content ● Final approval of the version to be published ● Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions rela…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 3) Conflict of Interest Statement
Conflict of interest must be disclosed by corresponding author Model summary
The corresponding author is responsible for informing the editor of any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the authors' interpretation of the data. Examples of potential conflicts of interest include financial support from or connections to companies, political pressure from interest groups, and academically related issues. Additionally, all sources of funding applicable to the s…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
ARRIVE guidelines endorsed for animal research Model summary
Algae endorses the ARRIVE guidelines (Animal Research: Reporting In Vivo Experiments) for reporting experiments involving live animals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 2. Copyright and Creative Commons Attribution license
Once a manuscript is published, it becomes the property of the journal. KSP owns the copyright to all published materials. The Creative Commons Attribution License, which is available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/, is also in effect.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
CC BY-NC 4.0 license applies Model summary
The Creative Commons Attribution License, which is available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/, is also in effect.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 5. Submission and Peer Review Process
1) Submission To submit a manuscript, please use the e-submission system available at Online Manuscript Submission (https://submit.e-algae.org/). If any authors encounter difficulties with the e-submission system, they may instead submit their manuscript to editalgae@gmail.com via the corresponding author. 2) Peer Review Process Algae reviews all manuscripts received. The manuscript is first revie…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism 2) Originality, Plagiarism, and Duplicate Publication
Originality required; not published or under consideration elsewhere Model summary
Manuscripts submitted for publication must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication elsewhere. No part of the accepted manuscript should be duplicated in any other scientific journal without permission from the Editorial Board. Upon submission, manuscripts are screened through Similarity Check for possible plagiarism or duplicate publication. If such issues are …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines 4. Author Qualifications, Language Requirement, and Reporting Guideline
1) Author Qualifications If the scope of a manuscript is appropriate, any researcher worldwide can submit it for consideration. 2) Language Manuscripts must be submitted in clear and concise scientific English. 3) Reporting Guidelines for Specific Study Designs Research reports often omit important information. Therefore, reporting guidelines have been developed for various study designs, which so…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- The Korean Society of Phycology
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1226-2617
- Electronic ISSN
- 2093-0860
- Society / sponsor
- Korean Society of Phycology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ALGAE
What CAS zone is ALGAE in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, ALGAE is in Zone 2 of Biology, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Marine & Freshwater Biology / Plant Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of ALGAE?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.29; CiteScore 4.7, h-index 46.
How long does peer review take at ALGAE?
Based on the dates recorded on 55 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 130 days (interquartile range 83–177 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of ALGAE?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of ALGAE based?
Of the 19 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 11%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (11), Mainland China (2) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index ALGAE?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, ALGAE is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is ALGAE open access, and what is the APC?
ALGAE is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 100.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .