Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology provides a forum for the publication of papers relating to the various aspects of photobiology, as well as a means for communication in this multidisciplinary field.

The scope includes: - Bioluminescence - Chronobiology - DNA repair - Environmental photobiology - Nanotechnology in photobiology - Photocarcinogenesis - Photochemistry of biomolecules - Photodynamic therapy - Photomedicine - Photomorphogenesis - Photomovement - Photoreception - Photosensitization - Photosynthesis - Phototechnology - Spectroscopy of biological systems - UV and visible radiation effects and vision.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.7
2024	3.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7681

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1832

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.730

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	156

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Health Professions, Medicine and Physics and Astronomy, 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.

• Can light absorption and photostability data be used to assess the photosafety risks in patients for a new drug molecule?

  Citation: 1796

  Authors: Brian, Christopher, Karen

• The epidemiology of UV induced skin cancer

  Citation: 1395

  Authors: Bruce K, Anne

• Photodynamic therapy with endogenous protoporphyrin

  Citation: 1207

  Authors: J.C., R.H., D.C.

• Drug–DNA interactions and their study by UV–Visible, fluorescence spectroscopies and cyclic voltametry

  Citation: 1163

  Authors: Muhammad, Saqib, Amin

• Photodynamic therapy (PDT): A short review on cellular mechanisms and cancer research applications for PDT

  Citation: 1032

  Authors: C.A., D. Hawkins, H.

• On the relation between the Kautsky effect (chlorophyll a fluorescence induction) and Photosystem II: Basics and applications of the OJIP fluorescence transient

  Citation: 1001

  Authors: Alexandrina

• Primary and secondary mechanisms of action of visible to near-IR radiation on cells

  Citation: 997

  Authors: Tuna

• New trends in photobiology

  Citation: 949

  Authors: James C., Roy H.

• Photophysical and photobiological processes in the photodynamic therapy of tumours

  Citation: 882

  Authors: M.

• Direct and indirect effects of UV radiation on DNA and its components

  Citation: 773

  Authors: Jean-Luc, Thierry, Jean

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