Journal profile · Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
ISSN 0923-0750 · eISSN 1573-1111 · Springer Netherlands · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly · Founded 1983
JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY: CAS Zone 4 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.37; hybrid open access; review 3–8 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 50 articles a year; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY is published by Springer Netherlands and is in Zone 4 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection, Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes and Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, together about 35% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry is the premier journal reporting on original research in the area of Supramolecular Chemistry with a particular focus on the characterization of molecular recognition phenomena in solution. Topics include but not necessarily limited to the preparation and characterization of new hosts and their complexes, the development of supramolecular catalysts and the application of host-guest systems in areas such as pharmaceutical, medicinal, or analytical chemistry, the development of chemosensors and self-assembly. From time to time, the journal also presents critical reviews dealing with recent advances in the field and original research into all aspects of Supramolecular Chemistry. - Covers the preparation of new hosts and host-guest systems and their characterization by using spectroscopic, thermodynamic, crystallographic and theoretical methods - Describes applications of host-guest systems - Ranks among the top 50% of journals in the field of Chemistry - 52% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Markus AlbrechtPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 9%); most named United States 5, Germany 4, Mainland China 3, Japan 3, India 3 (35 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Molecular Sensors and Ion DetectionChemistry16.4%
- Supramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesChemistry9.9%
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry8.8%
- Analytical Chemistry and SensorsChemical Engineering6.1%
- Drug Solubulity and Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics5%
- Lanthanide and Transition Metal ComplexesMaterials Science5%
- Crystallography and molecular interactionsChemistry4.8%
- Crystal structures of chemical compoundsChemistry4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | 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 CompendexCASCurrent ContentsPublisher 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
- 1.37LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.33LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 105OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 17.02%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 50LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 159,200Publisher website ·
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)
- 3–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- 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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7
- brief reportFor every article submission, authors must include a detailed justification in their cover letter explaining why their work is well suited to the journal. This …Length not stated
- full paperFor every article submission, authors must include a detailed justification in their cover letter explaining why their work is well suited to the journal. This …Length not stated
- letterFor every article submission, authors must include a detailed justification in their cover letter explaining why their work is well suited to the journal. This …Length not stated
- research paperFor every article submission, authors must include a detailed justification in their cover letter explaining why their work is well suited to the journal. This …Length not stated
- reviewFor every article submission, authors must include a detailed justification in their cover letter explaining why their work is well suited to the journal. This …Length not stated
- review articleFor every article submission, authors must include a detailed justification in their cover letter explaining why their work is well suited to the journal. This …Length not stated
- surveyFor every article submission, authors must include a detailed justification in their cover letter explaining why their work is well suited to the journal. This …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access
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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
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 statements
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
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
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
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. 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
- Springer Netherlands
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1983
- ISSN
- 0923-0750
- Electronic ISSN
- 1573-1111
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 106, Issue 7-8 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
What CAS zone is JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY is in Zone 4 of Chemistry, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Chemistry, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.37; CiteScore 3.5, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY?
Authors report an average review time of 3–8 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 JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY based?
Of the 35 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 9%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (5), Germany (4) and Mainland China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY open access, and what is the APC?
JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY is a hybrid 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: .