Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is devoted to new experimental and theoretical developments in areas related to steroids including vitamin D, lipids and their metabolomics.

The Journal publishes a variety of contributions, including original articles, general and focused reviews, and rapid communications (brief articles of particular interest and clear novelty).

Selected cutting-edge topics will be addressed in Special Issues managed by Guest Editors.

Special Issues will contain both commissioned reviews and original research papers to provide comprehensive coverage of specific topics, and all submissions will undergo rigorous peer-review prior to publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.729

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	149

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7701

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1158

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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 and Medicine, 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.

• Bisphenol A: An endocrine disruptor with widespread exposure and multiple effects

  Citation: 1138

  Authors: Beverly S.

• Is vitamin D deficiency a major global public health problem?

  Citation: 925

  Authors: Cristina, Lilliana

• Endocrine disrupting chemicals and disease susceptibility

  Citation: 916

  Authors: Thaddeus T., Amanda, Bruce, Jerrold J.

• Synthesis of a cortisol-biotin conjugate and evaluation as a tracer in an immunoassay for salivary cortisol measurement

  Citation: 752

  Authors: R.A., C., W., F., C.J.

• An updated review of environmental estrogen and androgen mimics and antagonists

  Citation: 735

  Authors: Carlos, Ana M.

• Sources of estrogen and their importance

  Citation: 697

  Authors: E.R

• Immunoregulation by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3: Basic concepts

  Citation: 666

  Authors: Evelyne van, Chantal

• Estrogen receptor pathways to AP-1

  Citation: 651

  Authors: Peter J, David A, Geoffrey L, Thomas S, Andrew K, Rosalie M, Paul

• Prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis

  Citation: 607

  Authors: Sri Harsha, J. Christopher

• “Effect of calcifediol treatment and best available therapy versus best available therapy on intensive care unit admission and mortality among patients hospitalized for COVID-19: A pilot randomized clinical study”

  Citation: 565

  Authors: Marta, Luis Manuel, José Manuel, Juan Francisco, José, Roger, José Manuel

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