Journal of Pineal Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Pineal Research is a forum for the original scientific results of basic, applied, and clinical research involving any aspect of the pineal gland or its hormonal products in all vertebrate species.

The journal also fully considers the biological functions and activities of melatonin in non-vertebrate species, plants and microorganisms.

Essential criteria for publication are scientific importance, novelty, and timeliness, as well as clarity of presentation.

Experimental data that are contrary to currently accepted thinking or divergent from actual dogma will be considered, provided the findings are based on solid, new experimental observations.

All submitted papers must be complete in themselves.

Case reports will be considered if the findings contribute significantly to an understanding of some aspect of the pineal gland and melatonin research.

It is the expressed aim of the journal to serve pineal gland and melatonin researchers in all disciplines.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.3
2024	8.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1507

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1395

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.954

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	170

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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, 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.

• Regulation of antioxidant enzymes: a significant role for melatonin

  Citation: 1612

  Authors: Carmen, Juan C., Rosa M., Isaac, Federico, Vanesa, Russel J.

• Melatonin as an antioxidant: under promises but over delivers

  Citation: 1359

  Authors: Russel J., Juan C., Dun‐Xian, Rosa M., Moises, Lilan

• One molecule, many derivatives: A never‐ending interaction of melatonin with reactive oxygen and nitrogen species?

  Citation: 1298

  Authors: Dun‐Xian, Lucien C., Maria P., Luis J., Russel J.

• Melatonin as a natural ally against oxidative stress: a physicochemical examination

  Citation: 984

  Authors: Annia, Dun Xian, Russel J.

• Melatonin in edible plants identified by radioimmunoassay and by high performance liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry

  Citation: 953

  Authors: R., R.J., E., A., E., C., H.W., W.

• Melatonin: an ancient molecule that makes oxygen metabolically tolerable

  Citation: 801

  Authors: Lucien C., Ana, Jose Antonio, Lars Peter H., Zhou, Annia, Jerry, Dun‐Xian, Russel J.

• Functions of melatonin in plants: a review

  Citation: 747

  Authors: Marino B., Josefa

• Melatonin: a well‐documented antioxidant with conditional pro‐oxidant actions

  Citation: 696

  Authors: Hong‐Mei, Yiqiang

• On the free radical scavenging activities of melatonin's metabolites, <scp>AFMK</scp> and <scp>AMK</scp>

  Citation: 696

  Authors: Annia, Dun Xian, Russel J.

• A review of the evidence supporting melatonin's role as an antioxidant

  Citation: 658

  Authors: Russel J., Daniela, Ewa, Burkhard, Lorneli, Jihing, Genaro Gabriel, Dario

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