What is the Impact Factor of Annals of Physics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Annals of Physics is 3.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Annals of Physics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Annals of Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.564 (Q2) and an H-index of 121.

Who publishes Annals of Physics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Annals of Physics is published by Academic Press Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,163 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Annals of Physics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Annals of Physics is "ANN. PHYS" with common acronym "aop". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #10,506Hybrid

Annals of Physics

Acronym:aop

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Abbreviation (ISO):ANN. PHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):0003-4916(Print)/1096-035X(Online)

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Publisher:Academic Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Annals of Physics

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.564

#10,506

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

121

121 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate10%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

226articles/year

14.57% Gold OA•99.53% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Annals of Physics presents original work in all areas of basic theoretic physics research. Ideas are developed and fully explored, and thorough treatment is given to first principles and ultimate applications. Annals of Physics emphasizes clarity and intelligibility in the articles it publishes, thus making them as accessible as possible. Readers familiar with recent developments in the field are provided with sufficient detail and background to follow the arguments and understand their significance. The Editors of the journal cover all fields of theoretical physics. Articles published in the journal are typically longer than 20 pages.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics91.3%Quantum mechanics80.9%Mathematics62%Mathematical physics41.2%Classical mechanics35.3%Particle physics34.8%Theoretical physics33.6%Nuclear physics30.2%Quantum electrodynamics29.3%Computer science27.2%Mathematical analysis26.2%Geometry25.2%Engineering23.1%Thermodynamics21.6%Optics21.1%Quantum20.5%Chemistry20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Multidisciplinary

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank30/112

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank31/112

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	30/112	Q2
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	31/112	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3

Articles / Year288

Total Citations106

2025

IF3

Articles / Year328

Total Citations856

2024

IF3

Articles / Year231

Total Citations1,063

2023

IF3

Articles / Year288

Total Citations2,466

2022

IF3.036

Articles / Year228

Total Citations2,224

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3	288	106
2025	3	328	856
2024	3	231	1,063
2023	3	288	2,466
2022	3.036	228	2,224
2021	2.73	240	2,706
2020	2.083	265	3,904
2019	2.267	221	4,021
2018	2.367	261	4,643
2017	—	268	4,556
2016	—	276	5,804
2015	—	334	6,104

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #10,506Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1957-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.564

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.50

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,163 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,799

3-Year Documents688

Citable Documents681

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate20.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 10%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Annals of Physics (acronym: aop, abbr: ANN. PHYS, ISSN: 0003-4916) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Academic Press Inc. in United States since 1957. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.564 (Q2), an H-index of 121.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 8.8周, a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 226 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,163 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.