Journal profile · Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society
ISSN 0103-5053 · eISSN 1678-4790 · Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica · BRAZIL · Bimonthly · Founded 1990
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society: CAS Zone 4 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.34; fully open access; APC about USD 495; review 3–6 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 189 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society is published by Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica 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 Electrochemical Analysis and Applications, Analytical chemistry methods development and Analytical Chemistry and Sensors, together about 28.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society (JBCS) embraces all aspects of chemistry except education, philosophy and history. It is a medium for reporting selected original and significant contributions to new chemical knowledge.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Brazil 8, United States 2, Portugal 2, Canada 1, Poland 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Electrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsChemistry10.9%
- Analytical chemistry methods developmentChemistry9.7%
- Analytical Chemistry and SensorsChemical Engineering8%
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry6.6%
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensorsEngineering6.5%
- Synthesis and biological activityChemistry4.4%
- Advanced Chemical Sensor TechnologiesEngineering4.3%
- Pesticide Residue Analysis and SafetyAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.8%
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
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 1.34LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.38LetPub ·
- h-index
- 61LetPub ·
- h-index
- 91OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,049OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.87OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.49%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 254LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,761 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 150 | 150 | 6 |
| 2025 | 189 | 189 | 100 |
| 2024 | 227 | 227 | 386 |
| 2023 | 201 | 201 | 537 |
| 2022 | 156 | 156 | 715 |
| 2021 | 171 | 171 | 939 |
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)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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 | USD 495 / BRL 1,890 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | BRL 1,450 | — | — | |
| LetPub | BRL 1,450 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- Word
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted12
- accountsAccounts feature concise, focused articles that provide clear and accessible overviews of fundamental research and its applications across all areas of chemistr…Length not stated
- comments/reply to commentsComments (and their corresponding replies) serve as a platform for the exchange of scientific opinions and discussions between authors and readers regarding con…Length not stated
- communicationsA Communication serves as a concise and swift platform for presenting the most critical aspects of a study.Length not stated
- full paperAny Full Papers, Communications, and Comments/Reply to Comments submitted must adhere to the “Characterization Requirements for the JBCS Submissions”. Full Pape…Length not stated
- full papersFull Papers articles provide detailed and critical analyses of significant problem-solving endeavors, offering comprehensive insights into original research.Length not stated
- letterAny Full Papers, Communications, and Comments/Reply to Comments submitted must adhere to the “Characterization Requirements for the JBCS Submissions”. Full Pape…Length not stated
- original researchAny Full Papers, Communications, and Comments/Reply to Comments submitted must adhere to the “Characterization Requirements for the JBCS Submissions”. Full Pape…Length not stated
- perspectiveAny Full Papers, Communications, and Comments/Reply to Comments submitted must adhere to the “Characterization Requirements for the JBCS Submissions”. Full Pape…Length not stated
- perspectivesPerspectives are authored by recognized experts and provide personal insights into specialized areas of research.Length not stated
- reviewAny Full Papers, Communications, and Comments/Reply to Comments submitted must adhere to the “Characterization Requirements for the JBCS Submissions”. Full Pape…Length not stated
- review articleAny Full Papers, Communications, and Comments/Reply to Comments submitted must adhere to the “Characterization Requirements for the JBCS Submissions”. Full Pape…Length not stated
- reviewsReviews are generally solicited by the Editors; however, the JBCS welcomes submissions from all branches of the chemical sciences.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints
- AI use 1.9 Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI use must be disclosed in the manuscript and during submission; AI cannot be an author. Model summary
JBCS is committed to advancing scientific communication and supports the positive impact of AI tools when used responsibly. We encourage authors to leverage these technologies to enhance their manuscripts while maintaining ethical standards and transparency. Together, we can foster a progressive scientific community that embraces innovation in research and publication practices. Authors employing …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 1.5 Collecting Author Contribution in the Submission
The ScholarOne-JBCS submission system is configured to use the CASRAI’s CRediT taxonomy to recognize the individual contributions of authors (containing 14 roles), being a required item to the accomplishment of the submission. When adding authors to the submission, you will choose from a list of contributions. Check the author’s role options, then select the level of contribution from the dropdown…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing
The Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society actively promotes a culture of open science by advocating for the sharing, citation, and referencing of comprehensive data, program codes, and other essential content linked to article texts. This initiative serves the purpose of facilitating rigorous research assessment, fostering replicability in scientific investigations, and contributing to the pre…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethics and Misconduct:
Ethical Standards: The Ethics and Misconduct Policy of JBCS adheres to the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold integrity, honesty, and transparency in all aspects of the publication process. Plagiarism and Duplicate Submission: Authors are required to submit original work that has not been published elsewhere. Plagiarism and dup…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
APC required after acceptance. Model summary
Authors are required to pay an article-processing charge (APC) to help cover the publication costs for their articles.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Article Evaluation Process – Peer review evaluation
Single-blind peer review process. Model summary
The Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society employs a single-blind peer review process, where experts in the field evaluate submitted manuscripts. In this process, the reviewers know the identities of the authors, but the authors do not know the identities of the reviewers, ensuring the quality and validity of published research while maintaining high standards of academic integrity and credibil…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism 1.7 Anti-plagiarism Tool
The JBCS adopts the use of the anti-plagiarism Tool iThenticate since the end of 2015.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints 1.10 JBCS Policy Statements for Preprints
Preprint submissions are allowed; revised versions during peer review cannot be posted; preprint DOI must be cited and updated upon acceptance. Model summary
The JBCS considers the submission of manuscript deposited in preprint servers. The Journal considers work submission both previously and simultaneous posted on a preprint platform. The JBCS does not authorize the posting of versions revised during peer review on a preprint server. The use of a preprint repository must be informed in the cover letter and in the submission platform, with the inclusi…
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
- Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica
- Country or region
- BRAZIL
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1990
- ISSN
- 0103-5053
- Electronic ISSN
- 1678-4790
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 37 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- 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 Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society
What CAS zone is Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society 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 the Brazilian Chemical Society?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.34; CiteScore 2.3, h-index 91.
How long does peer review take at Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society?
Authors report an average review time of 3–6 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 the Brazilian Chemical Society?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: Word; Graphical abstract: Required; 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 the Brazilian Chemical Society based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Brazil (8), United States (2) and Portugal (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 495.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .