Journal profile
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research
ISSN 2338-5359 · eISSN 2614-2627 · Department of Chemistry, Pattimura University · Indonesia
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research: fully open access; APC about USD 50; review about 4 weeks (community reports); 62 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research is published by Department of Chemistry, Pattimura University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Natural Products and Applications, Medicinal Plant Research and Heavy Metal Pollution Remediation, together about 44.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research (Indo. J. Chem. Res.) is a scholarly journal dedicated to the field of chemistry and applied. The name of this journal means that the journal originates from Indonesian country will disseminate research in the field of chemistry and applied throughout the world. The overarching goal of the journal is to publish research articles, short communications, and review articles with high-quality contributions by researchers from around the world. The journal want to participate to advance scientific knowledge especially from chemistry field for the betterment of humanity in the world. Indo. J. Chem. Res. is published three (3) times every year in January, May, and September by the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University-Ambon. Some of the key areas of focus for the journal: Inorganic Chemistry and Applied, Physical Chemistry and Applied, Organic Chemistry and Applied, Analytical Chemistry and Applied, Biochemistry and Applied, Chemical Engineering and Applied. The journal's Editors Team has the authority to invite special articles and reviews from authors who possess expertise in specific fields, ensuring that the latest developments in various areas of chemical research are covered. One notable feature of Indo. J. Chem. Res. is its commitment to being an international platform, open to contributions from researchers across the globe. This inclusivity promotes the sharing of knowledge and collaboration among scientists from different countries, ultimately advancing the field of chemistry and applied science. Researchers, scientists, and academics interested in the diverse facets of chemistry and its applications may find the Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research to be a valuable resource for staying updated on the latest research and developments in the chemistry field. Section Policies Indo J. Chem Res also accepts papers presented at the International seminar. Open Submissions Indexed Peer-Reviewed Research Articles Research articles contain original research results Open Submissions Indexed Peer-Reviewed Review This review section is only provided to the author who received an invitation from the editor to write a review Open Submissions Indexed Peer-Reviewed Short Communication Open Submissions Indexed Peer-Reviewed All manuscript in this journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Mario Rowan SohilaitPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 5 (5 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Natural Products and ApplicationsAgricultural and Biological Sciences19.8%
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences12.4%
- Heavy Metal Pollution RemediationEnvironmental Science11.9%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science6.6%
- Agricultural and Biological ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.7%
- Food and Agricultural SciencesAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.3%
- Biodiesel Production and ApplicationsEngineering3.8%
- Marine and Coastal EcosystemsEnvironmental Science3.4%
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
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.35OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 577 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2025 | 62 | 62 | 14 |
| 2024 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 70 |
| 2022 | 49 | 49 | 152 |
| 2021 | 63 | 63 | 189 |
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 PubMed · to
Too few articlesOnly 4 articles from the last 24 months carry both submission and acceptance dates, too few for a median
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)
- about 4 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 56 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 4 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 750,000 / USD 50 | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | IDR 750,000 / USD 50 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IDR 750,000 / USD 50 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 50 | — | — |
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted3
- original research articlesThe manuscript submitted may be Original Research Articles, Review Articles, and Short Communication, must be original and not published or submitted for public…Length not stated
- review articlesThe manuscript submitted may be Original Research Articles, Review Articles, and Short Communication, must be original and not published or submitted for public…Length not stated
- short communicationThe manuscript submitted may be Original Research Articles, Review Articles, and Short Communication, must be original and not published or submitted for public…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Peer review
- License & copyright 10. COPYRIGHT
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License Model summary
By submitting articles to be published in the Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research, the author has granted the copyright to this journal to reproduce and submit articles in all forms and media, including reprints, photographs, microfilm, and other similar reproductions, and translations. Reproduce any part of this journal, its storage in the database, and its transmission by all forms of media,…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Submission and review process is free of charge Model summary
The submission and review process is free of charge.
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
- Department of Chemistry, Pattimura University
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2338-5359
- Print ISSN
- 2614-2627
- Electronic ISSN
- 2614-2627
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research
How long does peer review take at Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 4 weeks. 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 Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: APA. 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 Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research based?
Of the 5 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research open access, and what is the APC?
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 50.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .