Journal profile · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biophysics
Biophysics (Russian Federation)
ISSN 0006-3509 · eISSN 1555-6654 · Pleiades Publishing · 6 issues per year
Biophysics (Russian Federation): fully open access; median 21 days to acceptance (88 articles, last 24 months); 118 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Biophysics (Russian Federation) is published by Pleiades Publishing. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Protein Structure and Dynamics and Photoreceptor and optogenetics research, together about 16.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Molecular Biology and Physiology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Biophysics is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that encompasses a broad range of topics related to the fundamental physical mechanisms underlying processes occurring in various levels of biosystems. It delves into areas such as the structure and dynamics of macromolecules, cells and tissues; the influence of environment; energy transformation and transfer; thermodynamics; biological motility; population dynamics and cell differentiation modeling; biomechanics and tissue rheology; nonlinear phenomena, mathematical and cybernetics modeling of complex systems; and computational biology. The journal publishes regular articles, as well as short communications and critical reviews. With a commitment to becoming an international publication, Biophysics welcomes submissions in English from researchers worldwide, fostering a diverse and global scientific community.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biophysics
Editor-in-chief Pavel Ya. GrabarnikPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Russia 35, United States 2, United Kingdom 1 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Photosynthetic Processes and MechanismsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.2%
- Protein Structure and DynamicsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.3%
- Photoreceptor and optogenetics researchNeuroscience5.2%
- Spaceflight effects on biologyMedicine4.6%
- Biofield Effects and BiophysicsMedicine4.6%
- Mitochondrial Function and PathologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.6%
- Chemical and Physical StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.5%
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanismsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
INSPECCASCAB AbstractsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 29OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 307OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.53OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 34,500Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,809 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 118 | 1 | 34 |
| 2024 | 130 | 0 | 116 |
| 2023 | 138 | 2 | 193 |
| 2022 | 134 | 16 | 420 |
| 2021 | 132 | 5 | 468 |
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
21 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 14 days – 51 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 226 days (88 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 272 days
- Sample
- 88 articles with submission and acceptance dates (195 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
- Submission to first decision
- 52 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer review, Double 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
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialSingle-blind peer review This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. Editorial policy The journal follows the Springer Nature Peer Review Policy, P…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- 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
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 ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright transfer agreement
A completed copyright transfer agreement (in Russian or English) should be submitted together with the manuscript through the Editorial Publishing System or via e-mail, if a journal is not registered in this system. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Authors will have the option to choose how their article is published. Subscription publishing model - Published articles are made available to institutions and individuals who subscribe to Biophysics or who pay to read specific articles. If you would be interested in publishing open access in this journal please contact the Open Research Support Team ORSupport@springernature.com. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Important note: the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism.
Authors should make sure they have permissions for the use of software, questionnaires/(web) surveys and scales in their studies (if appropriate).Research articles and non-research articles (e.g. Opinion, Review, and Commentary articles) must cite appropriate and relevant literature in support of the claims made. Excessive and inappropriate self-citation or coordinated efforts among several author…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is “any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes“. The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
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
- Pleiades Publishing
- Frequency
- 6 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0006-3509
- Electronic ISSN
- 1555-6654
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 71, Issue 2 (April 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Biophysics (Russian Federation)
How long does peer review take at Biophysics (Russian Federation)?
Based on the dates recorded on 88 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 21 days (interquartile range 14–51 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 Biophysics (Russian Federation)?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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 Biophysics (Russian Federation) based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (35), United States (2) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Biophysics (Russian Federation)?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Biophysics (Russian Federation) is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists INSPEC, CAS and CAB Abstracts; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Biophysics (Russian Federation) open access, and what is the APC?
Biophysics (Russian Federation) is a fully open-access journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
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: .