Journal of Applied Phycology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Phycology publishes work on the rapidly expanding subject of the commercial use of algae.

The journal accepts submissions on fundamental research, development of techniques and practical applications in such areas as algal and cyanobacterial biotechnology and genetic engineering, tissues culture, culture collections, commercially useful micro-algae and their products, mariculture, algalization and soil fertility, pollution and fouling, monitoring, toxicity tests, toxic compounds, antibiotics and other biologically active compounds.

Each issue of the Journal of Applied Phycology also includes a short section for brief notes and general information on new products, patents and company news.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	2.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8783

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3008

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.654

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	143

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Bioactive compounds in seaweed: functional food applications and legislation

  Citation: 1644

  Authors: Susan Løvstad, Stefan

• High-value products from microalgae—their development and commercialisation

  Citation: 1268

  Authors: Michael A.

• Algae as nutritional and functional food sources: revisiting our understanding

  Citation: 1211

  Authors: Mark L., Philippe, James S., John A., Sabeeha S., Katherine E., Alison G., Mary Ellen, Susan H.

• Lipid productivity as a key characteristic for choosing algal species for biodiesel production

  Citation: 1126

  Authors: Melinda J., Susan T. L.

• Seaweed extract stimuli in plant science and agriculture

  Citation: 711

  Authors: James S.

• A decade of change in the seaweed hydrocolloids industry

  Citation: 661

  Authors: Harris J., Hans

• Medicinal and pharmaceutical uses of seaweed natural products: A review

  Citation: 588

  Authors: Albertus J.

• The Trophic Diatom Index: a new index for monitoring eutrophication in rivers

  Citation: 537

  Authors: M. G., B. A.

• Phycobiliproteins as a commodity: trends in applied research, patents and commercialization

  Citation: 480

  Authors: Soundarapandian, Muruganandham

• The seasonal variation in the chemical composition of the kelp species Laminaria digitata, Laminaria hyperborea, Saccharina latissima and Alaria esculenta

  Citation: 452

  Authors: Peter, Kenneth D., Michele S., David H.

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