Journal profile · Biochemical Research Methods
BioChip Journal
ISSN 1976-0280 · eISSN 2092-7843 · The Korean BioChip Society (KBCS) · SOUTH KOREA · Quarterly · Founded 2010
BioChip Journal: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.6; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,490; median 100 days to acceptance (94 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 66 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
BioChip Journal is published by The Korean BioChip Society (KBCS) and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, Biosensors and Analytical Detection and 3D Printing in Biomedical Research, together about 35.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Biomedical Engineering and Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
BioChip Journal publishes original research and reviews in all areas of the biochip technology in the following disciplines, including protein chip, DNA chip, cell chip, lab-on-a-chip, bio-MEMS, biosensor, micro/nano mechanics, microfluidics, high-throughput screening technology, medical science, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring and micro/nanotechnology. The Journal is committed to rapid peer review to ensure the publication of highest quality original research and timely news and review articles.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemical Research Methods
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 1%); most named South Korea 55, Japan 5, United States 2, Mainland China 1, Hong Kong, China 1 (67 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology12.8%
- Biosensors and Analytical DetectionEngineering11.7%
- 3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchEngineering10.6%
- Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis ApplicationsEngineering8.8%
- Microfluidic and Bio-sensing TechnologiesEngineering8.2%
- Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationEngineering7.7%
- Advanced Biosensing Techniques and ApplicationsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.7%
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensorsEngineering2.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Biochemical Research Methods | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Analytical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Biochemical Research Methods | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Analytical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biochemical Research Methods | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Analytical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECEmbaseCASPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
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
- 6.6LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 6.7Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 5.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.09LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.22LetPub ·
- h-index
- 16LetPub ·
- h-index
- 45OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 363OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.92OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 26.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 21.79%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 63LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 159,900Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 799 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 10 | 21 |
| 2025 | 66 | 20 | 327 |
| 2024 | 49 | 16 | 669 |
| 2023 | 41 | 6 | 730 |
| 2022 | 50 | 17 | 1,372 |
| 2021 | 41 | 8 | 805 |
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
100 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 77 days – 126 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 21 days (94 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 127 days
- Sample
- 94 articles with submission and acceptance dates (110 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 14 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer review, Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,490 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,490 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 500 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- USD 500
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
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- AMA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use must be documented in Methods. Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
Authors must disclose competing interests. Model summary
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability Statement
Data availability statement required. Model summary
Indicate whether data is available and where it can be accessed (repository preferred)
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
COPE member; follows COPE guidelines on misconduct. Model summary
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Open Choice articles retain author copyright under Creative Commons license. Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in BioChip Journal, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process. Back to top
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 BioChip Society (KBCS)
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2010
- ISSN
- 1976-0280
- Electronic ISSN
- 2092-7843
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 20, Issue 3 (July 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about BioChip Journal
What CAS zone is BioChip Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, BioChip Journal is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Biochemical Research Methods / Chemistry, Analytical / Nanoscience & Nanotechnology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of BioChip Journal?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.6; CiteScore 10.4, h-index 45.
How long does peer review take at BioChip Journal?
Based on the dates recorded on 94 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 100 days (interquartile range 77–126 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 BioChip Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: AMA; Suggested reviewers: Optional. 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 BioChip Journal based?
Of the 67 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 1%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (55), Japan (5) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index BioChip Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, BioChip Journal is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, INSPEC, Embase and CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is BioChip Journal open access, and what is the APC?
BioChip Journal is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,490.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .