Academic Journal
Q2Journal of Applied Phycology
About Journal of Applied Phycology
Journal of Applied Phycology is a scholarly journal published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.641 and H-index of 151.
Coverage: 1989-2026. Research categories: Aquatic Science (Q2); Plant Science (Q2).
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 3.6 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Editor(s): Michael A. Borowitzka PhD (Editor-in-Chief) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
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Topics in published research
Algal biology and biofuel production; Marine and coastal plant biology; Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds; Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics; Marine and coastal ecosystems; Biocrusts and Microbial Ecology.
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Reported open-access list prices
3,890.00 USD; 2,890.00 EUR; 2,490.00 GBP
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