What is the Impact Factor of Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing is 3.00, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.474 (Q2) and an H-index of 172.

Who publishes Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,885 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing is "APPL PHYS A-MATER" with common acronym "apya". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #12,457Hybrid

Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing

Acronym:apya

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Abbreviation (ISO):APPL PHYS A-MATER

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Identifier (ISSN):0947-8396(Print)/1432-0630(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2019–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.474

#12,457

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

172

172 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

950articles/year

10.4% Gold OA•99.73% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Applied Physics A publishes experimental and theoretical investigations in applied physics as regular articles, rapid communications, and invited papers. The distinguished 30-member Board of Editors reflects the interdisciplinary approach of the journal and ensures the highest quality of peer review.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science96.3%Physics95.5%Quantum mechanics90.1%Chemistry86.2%Engineering75.3%Organic chemistry74.2%Optics62.8%Composite material60.9%Nanotechnology56.3%Optoelectronics54.7%Metallurgy47.3%Chemical engineering40.9%Biology36.1%Electrical engineering34.6%Condensed matter physics33.5%Thermodynamics31.8%Chromatography28.6%Geology27.7%Environmental chemistry27.3%Computer science27.3%Crystallography27.3%Analytical Chemistry (journal)27.1%Laser22.7%Nuclear physics22.1%Physical chemistry21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Multidisciplinary

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank276/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank92/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank250/473

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JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank91/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	276/472	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	92/191	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	250/473	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	91/191	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3

Articles / Year1,003

Total Citations474

2025

IF2.8

Articles / Year1,021

Total Citations3,218

2024

IF2.5

Articles / Year971

Total Citations6,152

2023

IF2.7

Articles / Year855

Total Citations7,444

2022

IF2.983

Articles / Year1,128

Total Citations12,698

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3	1,003	474
2025	2.8	1,021	3,218
2024	2.5	971	6,152
2023	2.7	855	7,444
2022	2.983	1,128	12,698
2021	2.584	1,066	15,342
2020	1.784	929	17,527
2019	1.604	925	18,399
2018	—	845	15,963
2017	—	819	13,613
2016	—	1,222	20,054
2015	—	594	10,732

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,457Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistryMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.474

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.04

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,885 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations8,678

3-Year Documents2,885

Citable Documents2,880

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 Rate30.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2

Materials Science (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: 4%

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)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区MATERIALS SCIENCE, 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

Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing (acronym: apya, abbr: APPL PHYS A-MATER, ISSN: 0947-8396) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in United States since 1973. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.00, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.474 (Q2), an H-index of 172.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 950 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,885 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.