Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences

Aims & Scope

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences (PPS) is a monthly journal for the publication of original research papers (Full papers), Perspectives, Communications and Technical notes of current interest in the areas of photochemistry and photobiology.

The journal also contains a Forum section.

PPS is published by Springer and is the official journal of the European Society for Photobiology (ESP) and the European Photochemistry Association (EPA).

The journal publishes articles on the interaction of light with molecules, supramolecular systems or biological matter.

Topics include, but are not limited to the following.

Applied photochemistry, Atmospheric photochemistry, Bioluminescence, Chronobiology, DNA repair, Energy transfer, Environmental photobiology, Environmental photochemistry, Excited state properties, Laser photochemistry, Luminescence, Mechanistic photochemistry, Organic and inorganic photochemistry, Photocarcinogenesis, Photochemical kinetics, Photochemistry of biomolecules, Photochemotherapy, Photochromism, Photodegradation, Photodermatology, Photoelectrochemistry, Photoimaging, Photoimmunology, Photomedicine, Photomorphogenesis, Photomovement, Photoprotection, Photoreception, Photosensitisation, Photosynthesis, Phototechnology, Phototherapy, Phototoxicity, Solar energy utilisation, Spectroscopy, Spectroscopy of biological systems, Supramolecular photochemistry, Synthetic photochemistry, Theoretical photochemistry, UV and visible radiation effects and vision

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.629

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	122

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9197

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1596

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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 Chemistry, 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.

• Photodynamic therapy: a new antimicrobial approach to infectious disease?

  Citation: 1659

  Authors: Michael R., Tayyaba

• UV-induced DNA damage and repair: a review

  Citation: 1570

  Authors: Rajeshwar P., Donat-P.

• The role of apoptosis in response to photodynamic therapy: what, where, why, and how

  Citation: 1005

  Authors: Nancy L., Rachel L., Irina

• Photoremovable protecting groups: reaction mechanisms and applications

  Citation: 607

  Authors: Anna Paola, Jakob

• Effects of solar UV radiation on aquatic ecosystems and interactions with climate change

  Citation: 509

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

• Photo-oxidation of proteins

  Citation: 495

  Authors: David I., Aldwin Suryo, Michael J.

• Time-resolved fluorescence microscopy

  Citation: 477

  Authors: Klaus, Paul M. W., David

• Photodynamic therapy (PDT) of cancer: from local to systemic treatment

  Citation: 449

  Authors: Janusz M., Luis G.

• Terrestrial ecosystems, increased solar ultraviolet radiation, and interactions with other climate change factors

  Citation: 386

  Authors: M. M., J. F., C. L., S. D., G.

• Ozone depletion and climate change: impacts on UV radiation

  Citation: 383

  Authors: R. L., P. J., A. F., L. O., M., S.

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