Journal profile · Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry
ISSN 0162-0134 · eISSN 1873-3344 · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1979
Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.13; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,220; median 87 days to acceptance (101 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy (Elsevier website: 44%); 329 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry is published by Elsevier Inc. and is in Zone 2 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Metal complexes synthesis and properties, Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation Mechanisms and Trace Elements in Health, together about 34.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The emphasis of the Journal is on interdisciplinary research covering the structure and mechanism of action of metallobiomolecules primarily at the molecular level. The Journal reports on the chemistry, biochemistry and the structure-function relationships of the following systems:metalloproteins and metallochaperones in homeostasis and traffickingmetal-dependent gene regulation and signallinginteraction of metal ions as well as coordination and organometallic compounds with nucleic acids, other biomolecules and reactive speciesmetal-containing molecules in medicine, including therapeutics, imaging agents for diagnosis and theranosticsmetalloneurochemistry and the role of metal ions in sensory perception regulatory role of metals in immunologysynthesis and application of metal ion sensors in biological systems natural and artificial metalloenzymessynthesis and properties of metal complexes as structural and functional models of metallobiositespreparation, structural characterization and mode of action of synthetic metallobionanomaterialsmolecular mechanisms of toxicity of metals and metalloids and their complexes, and their chemistry in the environmentcomputational studies of metallo-biomolecules and their synthetic modelsbiophysical, analytical and spectroscopic methods to study metallobiomolecules.Manuscripts involving nanoparticles or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) may be suitable for submission to the Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry only if such materials are specifically used to investigate the transport, sensing, or detection of metalloproteins or metallo-pharmaceuticals, or as metallo-enzyme mimics. Manuscripts focused only on the properties of metal-based nanoparticles and/or their biological effects, without providing the molecular details of these effects, should be directed to journals specializing in materials or nanoscience. These guidelines ensure that submissions align with the journal’s emphasis on metal-biological interactions and biochemistry, maintaining a clear focus distinct from general nanoparticle and materials science research.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Editor-in-chief Stefano CiurliPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 9 in mainland China (about 12%); most named United States 18, Mainland China 9, Japan 8, Canada 6, Australia 6 (73 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Metal complexes synthesis and propertiesMedicine21.8%
- Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation MechanismsChemistry7.6%
- Trace Elements in HealthNursing5.3%
- DNA and Nucleic Acid ChemistryBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.3%
- Ferrocene Chemistry and ApplicationsChemistry4.4%
- Hemoglobin structure and functionBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4%
- Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine ChemistryMaterials Science4%
- Magnetism in coordination complexesMaterials Science3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 3.13LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.57LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.76LetPub ·
- h-index
- 120LetPub ·
- h-index
- 164OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,997OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.86OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 25.07%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 256LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 12,842 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 206 | 72 | 107 |
| 2025 | 329 | 145 | 722 |
| 2024 | 285 | 147 | 1,520 |
| 2023 | 296 | 124 | 2,155 |
| 2022 | 345 | 106 | 4,076 |
| 2021 | 296 | 88 | 5,323 |
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
87 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 66 days – 110 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (101 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 91 days
- Sample
- 101 articles with submission and acceptance dates (546 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 44%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 32 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 77 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,220 / EUR 3,950 / GBP 3,380 / JPY 523,410 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,010 | — | — |
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
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted5
- articles (full-length papers)The journal publishes high-quality scientific contributions in the form of Articles (full-length papers), Short Communications, and Focused Reviews.Length not stated
- focused reviewsThe journal publishes high-quality scientific contributions in the form of Articles (full-length papers), Short Communications, and Focused Reviews.Length not stated
- reviewThe journal publishes high-quality scientific contributions in the form of Articles (full-length papers), Short Communications, and Focused Reviews. Articles ar…Length not stated
- short communicationThe journal publishes high-quality scientific contributions in the form of Articles (full-length papers), Short Communications, and Focused Reviews. Articles ar…Length not stated
- short communicationsThe journal publishes high-quality scientific contributions in the form of Articles (full-length papers), Short Communications, and Focused Reviews.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1979
- ISSN
- 0162-0134
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3344
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry
What CAS zone is Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear / Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.13; CiteScore 6.8, h-index 164.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry?
Based on the dates recorded on 101 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 87 days (interquartile range 66–110 days); authors report an average review time of 3–6 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy (Elsevier website: 44%)”. 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 Inorganic Biochemistry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Inorganic Biochemistry based?
Of the 73 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 9 (about 12%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (18), Mainland China (9) and Japan (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,220.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .