Journal profile · Biochemical Research Methods
Journal of Proteomics
ISSN 1874-3919 · eISSN 1876-7737 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly · Founded 2008
Journal of Proteomics: CAS Zone 3 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.03; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,570; median 130 days to acceptance (96 articles, last 24 months); 138 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Proteomics is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Proteomics Techniques and Applications, Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications and Educational Robotics and Engineering, together about 34.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Proteomics is aimed at protein scientists, analytical chemists, and interdisciplinary researchers working across the full spectrum of proteomics. The field includes microbial, plant, animal, and human proteomics. It also involves biomarker discovery, clinical proteomics, protein analytics, non-model organism studies, and advances in single-cell and spatial proteomics, including tissue imaging by mass spectrometry. The journal welcomes contributions on methodological and technological innovations, such as peptide and protein mass spectrometry, separation techniques, post-translational modification analysis, and proteome-wide interaction studies. Innovative computational and data-driven approaches are strongly encouraged. Journal of Proteomics highlights emerging and specialized fields such as toxicoproteomics, pharmacoproteomics, immunoproteomics, and structural proteomics. Submissions integrating proteomics with other omics disciplines (such as metabolomics, genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology) are particularly encouraged when they provide novel biological insights or translational relevance. Journal of Proteomics includes translational research and unifies both fundamental scientists and clinicians. Suggestions for reviews and thematic issues are welcome. All manuscripts are strictly peer reviewed and conform to the highest ethical standards.Journal of Proteomics is affiliated with the European Proteomics Association (EuPA).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemical Research Methods
Editor-in-chief Jean ArmengaudPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 2%); most named Spain 12, United States 9, Germany 7, Switzerland 7, Austria 7 (88 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Proteomics Techniques and ApplicationsChemistry19.1%
- Mass Spectrometry Techniques and ApplicationsChemistry8.2%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science7%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering6.9%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.8%
- Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6%
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4%
- Glycosylation and Glycoproteins ResearchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biochemical Research Methods | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biochemical Research Methods | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Biochemical Research Methods | Zone 2 |
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
- 3.03LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.69LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.7LetPub ·
- h-index
- 92LetPub ·
- h-index
- 143OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,717OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.09OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.96%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 121LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,394 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90 | 36 | 49 |
| 2025 | 138 | 60 | 368 |
| 2024 | 164 | 65 | 794 |
| 2023 | 148 | 43 | 1,257 |
| 2022 | 213 | 71 | 2,386 |
| 2021 | 246 | 70 | 3,645 |
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
130 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 90 days – 190 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (96 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 133 days
- Sample
- 96 articles with submission and acceptance dates (251 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)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 43.75%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 50 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 107 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 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.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,570 / EUR 3,340 / GBP 2,860 / JPY 442,790 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,800 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted7
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor are intended to stimulate discussion and debate in areas of general concern and controversy in proteomics, and generally reflect the perso…Length not stated
- news & viewsNews & Views News & Views point out the author(s) vision of the character and importance of a new direction in proteome research.Length not stated
- original articleOriginal articles are the normal medium of publication. Although there is no fixed length, articles should be as concise as possible, while providing sufficient…Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal Articles Original articles are the normal medium of publication.Length not stated
- reviewsReviews These are contributed by scientists who are leading specialists in their field of expertise, normally at the invitation of the Editors.Length not stated
- technical reportsTechnical Reports Technical reports should present brief descriptions of novel apparatus, a new experimental or computational method, test or procedure, or an i…Length not stated
- tutorialsTutorials The International Proteomics Tutorial Programme, initiated by the education committees of the Human Proteome Organisation (HUPO) and the European Prot…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
1 to 7 keywords required Model summary
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
Ethics in publishing 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
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double 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.
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
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2008
- ISSN
- 1874-3919
- Electronic ISSN
- 1876-7737
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Proteomics
What CAS zone is Journal of Proteomics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Proteomics is in Zone 3 of Biology, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Biochemical Research Methods. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Proteomics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.03; CiteScore 6.1, h-index 143.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Proteomics?
Based on the dates recorded on 96 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 130 days (interquartile range 90–190 days); authors report an average review time of about 3 months. 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 Proteomics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; 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 Proteomics based?
Of the 88 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (12), United States (9) and Germany (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Proteomics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Proteomics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Proteomics open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Proteomics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,570.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .