What is the Impact Factor of Applied Physics Express?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Applied Physics Express is 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Applied Physics Express indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Applied Physics Express is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.406 (Q2) and an H-index of 120.

Who publishes Applied Physics Express and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Applied Physics Express is published by Japan Society of Applied Physics. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,955 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Applied Physics Express is "APPL. PHYS. EXPRESS". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #14,035Hybrid

Applied Physics Express

Abbreviation (ISO):APPL. PHYS. EXPRESS

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Identifier (ISSN):1882-0778(Print)/1882-0786(Online)

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Publisher:Japan Society of Applied Physics

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.5↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Applied Physics Express

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.406

#14,035

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

120

120 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate8.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

375articles/year

85.22% Gold OA•99.42% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Applied Physics Express (APEX) is a letters journal devoted solely to rapid dissemination of up-to-date and concise reports on new findings in applied physics. The motto of APEX is high scientific quality and prompt publication. APEX is a sister journal of the Japanese Journal of Applied Physics (JJAP) and is published by IOP Publishing Ltd on behalf of the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics93%Materials science92.9%Quantum mechanics87.2%Engineering72.4%Optoelectronics69.5%Chemistry68.8%Organic chemistry59.3%Optics55.4%Composite material52.4%Electrical engineering48%Nanotechnology46.5%Condensed matter physics37.7%Computer science36.9%Metallurgy30.4%Biology30.2%Thermodynamics29.1%Layer (electronics)26.1%Mathematics23.1%Chemical engineering22.8%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Applied

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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

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank114/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank104/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	114/191	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	104/191	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.5

Articles / Year95

Total Citations45

2025

IF2.2

Articles / Year136

Total Citations511

2024

IF2.3

Articles / Year193

Total Citations1,234

2023

IF2.3

Articles / Year319

Total Citations2,012

2022

IF2.819

Articles / Year343

Total Citations3,110

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.5	95	45
2025	2.2	136	511
2024	2.3	193	1,234
2023	2.3	319	2,012
2022	2.819	343	3,110
2021	2.895	379	4,464
2020	3.086	434	5,729
2019	2.772	633	11,521
2018	2.555	386	7,000
2017	—	364	8,364
2016	—	433	9,634
2015	—	407	9,443

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,035Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2008-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.406

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.24

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,955 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,950

3-Year Documents877

Citable Documents873

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 Rate16.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

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: 8.7%

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, APPLIED

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 Express (abbr: APPL. PHYS. EXPRESS, ISSN: 1882-0778) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Japan Society of Applied Physics in Japan. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.406 (Q2), an H-index of 120.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 375 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,955 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.