Photochemistry and Photobiology

Aims & Scope

Photochemistry and Photobiology publishes original research articles and reviews on current topics in photoscience.

Topics span from the primary interaction of light with molecules, cells, and tissue to the subsequent biological responses, representing disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in the fields of chemistry, physics, biology, and medicine.

Photochemistry and Photobiology is the official journal of the American Society for Photobiology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.619

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	150

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9368

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1465

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, 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.

• HOW DOES PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY WORK?

  Citation: 1970

  Authors: Barbara W., Thomas J.

• COOPERATION OF CHARGES IN PHOTOSYNTHETIC O₂ EVOLUTION–I. A LINEAR FOUR STEP MECHANISM

  Citation: 1844

  Authors: BESSEL, BLISS, MARION

• The Protective Role of Melanin Against UV Damage in Human Skin^â€

  Citation: 1397

  Authors: Michaela, Vincent J.

• Environmental Significance of Anthocyanins in Plant Stress Responses

  Citation: 1210

  Authors: Linda

• POLYPHASIC CHLOROPHYLL <i>a</i> FLUORESCENCE TRANSIENT IN PLANTS AND CYANOBACTERIA*

  Citation: 1160

  Authors: Reto J., Alaka,  

• Porphyrin and Nonporphyrin Photosensitizers in Oncology: Preclinical and Clinical Advances in Photodynamic Therapy

  Citation: 1055

  Authors: Aisling E., William M., Annette T.

• DEFINITION OF TYPE I and TYPE II PHOTOSENSITIZED OXIDATION

  Citation: 1022

  Authors: Christopher S.

• FLUORESCENCE AND THE LOCATION OF TRYPTOPHAN RESIDUES IN PROTEIN MOLECULES

  Citation: 989

  Authors: E. A., N. S., M. N.

• A Compilation of Singlet Oxygen Yields from Biologically Relevant Molecules

  Citation: 879

  Authors: Robert W., Janet N.

• THE PHOTODEGRADATION OF PORPHYRINS IN CELLS CAN BE USED TO ESTIMATE THE LIFETIME OF SINGLET OXYGEN

  Citation: 817

  Authors: JOHAN, KRISTIAN

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