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Q2Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
About Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
About Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V. (Netherlands). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1998-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1388-1981, 1879-2618; H-index 191.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (191): Exceptionally high — 191 articles have each been cited at least 191 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids?
1388-1981, 1879-2618.
Who publishes Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids?
Elsevier B.V..
What are Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids's metrics?
H-index 191.
Where do I submit to Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids?
Via the official website.
Is Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis; Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors; Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism; Sphingolipid Metabolism and Signaling; Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior; Adipose Tissue and Metabolism.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,670.00 USD; 3,430.00 EUR; 2,940.00 GBP; 455,190.00 JPY
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Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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