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Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (ABC) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, focusing on measurement science across chemistry, biology, materials characterization, and medical diagnostics. Serving as a primary venue for novel measurement methods, the journal bridges instrumental chemical analysis and molecular biological applications.
For researchers evaluating publication venues, understanding the scope, submission workflows, indexing pedigree, and editorial standards of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry is essential. While authors often evaluate broader disciplinary venues—such as our foundational review of what is analytical chemistry and our direct analysis of physical chemistry vs. analytical chemistry—this guide provides a platform-specific operational overview for authors and institutional readers.
What it is
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry is a hybrid peer-reviewed journal that publishes research papers, critical reviews, communications, and technical trend articles across pure and applied measurement science. Operating under the official ISO and NLM abbreviation Anal Bioanal Chem, the journal issues 30 issues annually across three volumes (print ISSN 1618-2642; electronic ISSN 1618-2650).
The contemporary journal represents the unified continuation of historic European analytical periodicals. In 2002, Springer-Verlag merged three longstanding publications: Fresenius’ Journal of Analytical Chemistry (founded in 1862 by Carl Remigius Fresenius as Fresenius’ Zeitschrift für Analytische Chemie), Analusis (Société Chimique de France), and Química Analítica (Spanish Society for Analytical Chemistry). Later, the Polish Chemical Society’s Chemia Analityczna also merged into the title. As cataloged by the National Library of Medicine (NLM Catalog record 101134327) and the Crossref registry, this lineage provides an unbroken archive of over 47,200 peer-reviewed articles from 1862 to the present day.
Who runs it and what it covers
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry is published by Springer Nature in close partnership with leading European chemical societies. The publishing consortium formally represents:
- Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh): German Chemical Society
- Société Chimique de France (SCF): French Chemical Society
- Sociedad Española de Química Analítica (SEQA): Spanish Society for Analytical Chemistry
- Società Chimica Italiana (SCI): Italian Chemical Society
The journal is led by Chair Editor Antje J. Baeumner alongside an international team of co-editors. In terms of size and bibliometric standing, OpenAlex catalog data records over 47,400 indexed works with more than 737,000 total citations and an h-index of 231. The journal holds a Journal Impact Factor of 4.1 and a 2-year mean citation rate of 4.43.
The journal covers instrumental developments and analytical methodology in core areas including:
- Advanced Mass Spectrometry: Targeted quantitation, high-resolution discovery, and structural characterization, including targeted methods such as selected reaction monitoring and untargeted multi-omics workflows.
- Chromatography and Separation Science: Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC), gas chromatography (GC), capillary electrophoresis, and multidimensional separations.
- Optical and Molecular Spectroscopy: Vibrational spectroscopy, fluorescence imaging, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and attenuated total reflectance techniques such as ATR-FTIR spectroscopy.
- Electrochemical Sensors and Microfluidics: Potentiometric, amperometric, and impedimetric biosensors, lab-on-a-chip devices, and miniaturized point-of-care diagnostics.
- Method Validation and Limits: Rigorous characterization of analytical figures of merit, defining detection thresholds and analytical sensitivity across biological and environmental matrices.
- Bioanalytical Diagnostics and Omics: Proteomics, metabolomics, metallomics, and biomarker quantitation in clinical fluids and complex biological matrices.
How to search or use it
Researchers interact with Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry as readers seeking vetted measurement methods and as authors submitting original manuscripts. Springer Nature manages the journal through SpringerLink and manuscript processing systems. To access documentation, search published records, or complete a submission, follow these platform steps:
- Locate the Official Platform Portal: Navigate to the journal homepage at
link.springer.com/journal/216. All journal notices, editorial boards, and author guidelines reside under this identifier. - Query the Article Repository: Use the on-page SpringerLink search interface to filter across the journal archive by keyword, topic, chemical compound, or author. Readers with institutional access can download full-text PDFs or view HTML; non-subscribers can access Open Access articles under CC BY licensing.
- Select Manuscript Classification: Review the official submission guidelines to match your study to an accepted category: Research Paper (full original research), Critical Review (evaluation of an established field), Trends (succinct evaluation of an emerging technique), or Communication (urgent preliminary findings).
- Format Manuscript Text and References: Prepare your manuscript according to Springer specifications. The text must include an abstract of 150 to 250 words, 4 to 6 indexed keywords, and sequentially numbered references in Vancouver numeric citation style. Greek characters and symbols (such as α, β, and μ) should be entered directly as Unicode characters.
- Prepare Required Compliance Statements: Compile mandatory disclosures prior to submission, including declarations of competing interests, funding source identifiers, data availability statements, and ethical approvals for biological or clinical studies.
- Access the Submission Portal: On the journal homepage, select “Submit manuscript”. This directs users to the Springer Nature manuscript management system (Editorial Manager / SNAPP platform), where authors log in using institutional credentials or an account linked to an ORCID identifier.
- Upload Files and Track Peer Review: Upload the manuscript, high-resolution figures (300+ DPI), and supplementary data. Once submitted, the editorial office coordinates single-blind peer review with independent expert referees, with status tracking displayed in the author dashboard.
Strengths and limits
When selecting a target journal, researchers weigh specific structural advantages and constraints inherent to the platform:
Strengths
- Multi-Society Backing: Joint sponsorship by the GDCh, SCF, SEQA, and SCI ensures broad European and international readership, strong referee engagement, and active society support.
- Comprehensive Indexing: The journal is indexed in all major bibliometric and biomedical databases, including MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS / CAplus).
- Hybrid Publishing Choice: Authors can publish under the traditional subscription model with zero article processing charges ($0 author fee) or elect Gold Open Access under a Creative Commons CC BY license.
- Deep Historical Archive: Continuous publishing heritage through Fresenius guarantees persistent DOI routing and long-term digital preservation via Portico and national depositories.
Limits
- High Open Access Article Processing Charge: For authors required by funder mandates to publish immediate Gold Open Access, the APC of $3,990 USD (€2,990 EUR / £2,590 GBP) represents a substantial expense if institutional transformative agreements do not apply.
- Strict Analytical Method Focus: The journal prioritizes novel measurement principles, validation data, and methodological development. Routine applications of existing standard operating procedures to novel matrices without technical innovation are typically rejected during initial editorial triage.
- Single-Blind Review Model: Reviewers know author identities and institutional affiliations, which some authors consider less neutral than double-blind evaluation models.
Alternatives
Researchers in measurement science frequently compare Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry with several other flagship analytical periodicals. The table below details verified comparative parameters sourced directly from publisher documentation and indexing registries:
| Journal | Publisher | Impact Factor | Publishing Model | Indicative Open Access APC | Primary Scope Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry | Springer Nature / GDCh / SCF / SEQA | 4.1 | Hybrid (Free subscription or Gold OA) | $3,990 USD / €2,990 EUR | Bioanalytical sciences, sensors, spectrometry, separation methods |
| Analytical Chemistry | American Chemical Society (ACS) | 7.3 | Hybrid (Free subscription or Gold OA) | $4,000–$5,000+ USD | Broad fundamental analytical science and breakthrough instrumentation |
| Analytica Chimica Acta | Elsevier | 6.1 | Hybrid (Free subscription or Gold OA) | $3,710–$4,000 USD | Fundamental and applied chemical analysis, automated systems, sensors |
| The Analyst | Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) | 3.6 | Hybrid (Free subscription or Gold OA) | £2,500–£2,800 GBP | Fundamental analytical, bioanalytical, and chemical sensing science |
| Journal of Chromatography A | Elsevier | 3.8 | Hybrid (Free subscription or Gold OA) | $3,500–$3,800 USD | Chromatographic separations, electrophoresis, and sample preparation |
FAQ
What is the impact factor of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry?
The Journal Impact Factor for Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry is 4.1, as reported in Springer Nature metrics, with an OpenAlex 2-year mean citedness rate of approximately 4.43.
What is the official abbreviation for Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry?
The official standard abbreviation is Anal Bioanal Chem, designated by the National Library of Medicine for MEDLINE cataloging and used across ISO 4 and Web of Science citation indexes.
How much does it cost to publish in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry?
Authors can publish at no cost ($0 author fee) under the traditional subscription model. If authors choose or are mandated to publish Gold Open Access, the Article Processing Charge (APC) is $3,990 USD, €2,990 EUR, or £2,590 GBP, subject to local taxes and institutional waiver or transformative read-and-publish agreements.
Is Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry indexed in PubMed and MEDLINE?
Yes. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry is fully indexed in MEDLINE and PubMed under NLM Unique ID 101134327, categorized under the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) broad heading of “Chemistry Techniques, Analytical”.
Which scientific societies are affiliated with the journal?
The journal is published in partnership with four major European chemical organizations: the German Chemical Society (GDCh), the French Chemical Society (SCF), the Spanish Society for Analytical Chemistry (SEQA), and the Italian Chemical Society (SCI).
Sources
- National Library of Medicine (NLM Catalog): NLM Record 101134327 (Anal Bioanal Chem) (verified 2026-11-09).
- Crossref DOI Registry: Crossref Record ISSN 1618-2650 (verified 2026-11-09).
- OpenAlex Bibliographic Catalog: OpenAlex Source S18188872 (verified 2026-11-09).
- Springer Nature Journal 216 Overview: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Journal Homepage (verified 2026-11-09).
- Springer Nature Author Guidelines: ABC Submission Guidelines and Policies (verified 2026-11-09).
