Journal profile · Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS
ISSN 0301-1208 · eISSN 9750-959 · National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) · INDIA · Bimonthly
INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS: CAS Zone 4 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.17; diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 3 months (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 109 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus; flagged on an early-warning list or for an indexing change: check before submitting.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS is published by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) and is in Zone 4 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Computational Drug Discovery Methods, Synthesis and biological activity and Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, together about 28.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB), started in 1964, is a broad-based open access monthly peer-reviewed periodical publishing original research articles in the following areas: structure-function relationships of biomolecules; biomolecular recognition, protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions; gene-cloning, genetic engineering, genome analysis, gene targeting, gene expression, vectors, gene therapy; drug targeting, drug design; molecular basis of genetic diseases; conformational studies, computer simulation, novel DNA structures and their biological implications, protein folding; enzymes structure, catalytic mechanisms, regulation; membrane biochemistry, transport, ion channels, signal transduction, cell-cell communication, glycobiology; receptors, antigen-antibody binding, neurochemistry, ageing, apoptosis, cell cycle control; hormones, growth factors; oncogenes, host-virus interactions, viral assembly and structure; intermediary metabolism, molecular basis of disease processes, vitamins, coenzymes, carrier proteins, toxicology; plant and microbial biochemistry; surface forces, micelles and microemulsions, colloids, electrical phenomena, etc. in biological systems. Solicited peer-reviewed articles on contemporary themes and methods in Biochemistry and Biophysics form an important feature of IJBB.CSIR-NISCPR does not levy Article Processing Charges (APCs) or Article Submission Charges. IJBB does not encourage self-citations. Impact Factor of IJBB: 1.2 (2025)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Editor-in-chief Stefan DimitrovPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 29, Japan 1, Türkiye 1 (31 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Computational Drug Discovery MethodsComputer Science13.8%
- Synthesis and biological activityChemistry9.1%
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science5.8%
- Natural Antidiabetic Agents StudiesMedicine5.5%
- Diverse Scientific Research StudiesHealth Professions5.5%
- Metal complexes synthesis and propertiesMedicine4.3%
- Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic CompoundsChemistry4.3%
- Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative DiseasesMedicine4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biophysics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biophysics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biophysics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
Early warning / risk: CAS Early Warning Journal List: listed in the March 2026 Xinrui edition (Under Review); not listed in the other 5 editions.LetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
MEDLINEPubMedPublisher website
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
- 1.17LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- h-index
- 37LetPub ·
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 36OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.38OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 41.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 95.7%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 119LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 696 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94 | 94 | 7 |
| 2025 | 109 | 109 | 30 |
| 2024 | 76 | 76 | 69 |
| 2023 | 83 | 83 | 161 |
| 2022 | 124 | 124 | 616 |
| 2021 | 64 | 64 | 199 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest
A statement on ‘conflict of interest (COI)’ has to be included in the declaration at the time of submission of the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange and thereby promotion of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
All submissions in IJBB undergo a rigorous double-blind review process to ensure fair assessment/evaluation and maintain a high-quality, impeccable global standard in publication. All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents, and the peer review process may take a maximum of four months from the date of submission. Submitted manuscripts are generally referred to two experts (rev…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism NISCPR POLICY ON PLAGIARISM
The system of formal communication in science through publication in primary journals is based on originality and quality of information being the only criteria for publication. However, there have been tendencies to misuse the system and vitiate the process of science communication for personal benefits. One of the ills afflicting science communication is plagiarism. Attempts at plagiarism may ra…
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
- National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR)
- Country or region
- INDIA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0301-1208
- Electronic ISSN
- 9750-959
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 63, Issue 9 (September 2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS
What CAS zone is INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS is in Zone 4 of Biology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Biochemistry & Molecular Biology / Biophysics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.17; CiteScore 2.9, h-index 14.
How long does peer review take at INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS?
Authors report an average review time of about 3 months; 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.
Where are the editorial board members of INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS based?
Of the 31 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (29), Japan (1) and Türkiye (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists MEDLINE and PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS open access, and what is the APC?
INDIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOPHYSICS is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .