Journal profile · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biotechnology
International Journal of Secondary Metabolite
ISSN 2148-6905 · International Journal of Secondary Metabolite · Turkey
International Journal of Secondary Metabolite: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 198 days (submission to final decision, publisher); 79 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Secondary Metabolite is published by International Journal of Secondary Metabolite. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Medicinal Plant Research, Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity and Phytochemistry and Biological Activities, together about 48.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Secondary Metabolite (IJSM) aims at the publication of articles related to secondary metabolites of plant and allied organisms (algae, fungi, and lichens). IJSM is an open-access, international peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly and electronically. The major goal of the journal is to improve the research culture and help spread knowledge rapidly in the academic world by providing a common academic platform in the scope of the journal. IJSM publishes 4 issues per year (March, June, September, and December) in English, and accepts manuscripts related to secondary metabolites of plant and allied organisms (algae, fungi, and lichens). IJSM also accepts studies on primary metabolites such as proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and fats. Research areas covered in the journal are phytochemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, ethnopharmacology, biological and pharmacological activities (Antimicrobial activity, Antioxidant activity, Antiulcer activity, Anti-convulsant activity, Anti-anxiety activity, Antidiabetic activity, Anti-gout activity, Antiprotozoal activity, Anti-inflammatory activity, Antispasmodic activity, Antiparasitic activity, Anti-mutagenic activity, Anticholinesterase activity, Antidepressant activity, Hepatoprotective activity, Anti-anxiety activity, Anti-convulsant activity, Anti-spasmolytic activity, Anticancer activity). IJSM welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Authors are required to frame their research questions and discuss their results in terms of major questions in plant biology. Contribution is open to researchers of all nationalities. The following types of articles will be considered:1. Research articles: Original research in various fields of plant and allied organisms (algae, fungi, and lichens) will be evaluated as research articles.2. Research notes: These include articles such as preliminary notes on a study or manuscripts of new records on secondary metabolites and primary metabolites such as proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and fats.3. Reviews: Reviews of recent developments, improvements, discoveries, and ideas in various fields of plant and allied organisms (algae, fungi, and lichens).4. Letters to the editor: These include opinions, comments relating to the publishing policy of the International Journal of Secondary Metabolite, news, letters, and suggestions. Letters are not to exceed one journal page. Last Upd
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biotechnology
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 17%); most named Türkiye 3, Mainland China 1, Romania 1, Serbia 1 (6 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences19.8%
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAgricultural and Biological Sciences15.1%
- Phytochemistry and Biological ActivitiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences13.7%
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMedicine11.7%
- Plant chemical constituents analysisAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.9%
- Phytochemical Studies and BioactivitiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.7%
- Plant tissue culture and regenerationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3%
- Insect Pest Control StrategiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences2.8%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Science | Q3 | 318/541 | 41st |
| Biotechnology | Q3 | 231/325 | 28th |
| Biophysics | Q4 | 119/155 | 23rd |
| Biochemistry | Q4 | 359/448 | 19th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EBSCO, TR DizinPublisher 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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.52LetPub ·
- h-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 83OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.43OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 550 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74 | 74 | 522 |
| 2025 | 79 | 79 | 547 |
| 2024 | 68 | 68 | 463 |
| 2023 | 48 | 48 | 410 |
| 2022 | 41 | 41 | 317 |
| 2021 | 35 | 35 | 215 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
198 dayssubmission to final decision · community reports about 16 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 198 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication
- 98 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- letters to the editorOriginal research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor are welcome. The editor may invite survey reviews concerning recent developments in parti…main text ≤ 600 words · references ≤ 5
- original research articleOriginal research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor are welcome. The editor may invite survey reviews concerning recent developments in parti…Length not stated
- rapid communicationOriginal research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor are welcome. The editor may invite survey reviews concerning recent developments in parti…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor are welcome. The editor may invite survey reviews concerning recent developments in parti…Length not stated
- review articleOriginal research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor are welcome. The editor may invite survey reviews concerning recent developments in parti…main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · figures and tables ≤ 12 · references ≤ 100
- short communicationOriginal research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor are welcome. The editor may invite survey reviews concerning recent developments in parti…Length not stated
- surveyOriginal research articles, review articles, and letters to the editor are welcome. The editor may invite survey reviews concerning recent developments in parti…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
Author responsibility Model summary
The scientific and legal responsibility for manuscripts published in IJSM belongs to the author(s).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
The peer review process is double blind, i.e. both authors and referees are kept anonymous.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
Plagiarism rate of 20% or more not accepted Model summary
The use of someone else’s ideas or words in their original form or slightly changed without a proper citation is considered plagiarism and will not be tolerated. Even if a citation is given, if quotation marks are not placed around words taken directly from other authors’ work, the author is still guilty of plagiarism. Reuse of the authors’ own previously published words, with or without a citatio…
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
- International Journal of Secondary Metabolite
- Country or region
- Turkey
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2148-6905
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Secondary Metabolite
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Secondary Metabolite?
The publisher reports about 198 days (submission to final decision); authors report an average review time of about 16 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 International Journal of Secondary Metabolite?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: 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 International Journal of Secondary Metabolite based?
Of the 6 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Türkiye (3), Mainland China (1) and Romania (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Secondary Metabolite?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Secondary Metabolite is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Secondary Metabolite open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Secondary Metabolite 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .