What is the Impact Factor of Astrophysical Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Astrophysical Journal is 5.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Astrophysical Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Astrophysical Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 2.188 (Q1) and an H-index of 517.

Who publishes Astrophysical Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Astrophysical Journal is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,780 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Astrophysical Journal?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Astrophysical Journal is "ASTROPHYS. J". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,210Top JournalHybrid

Astrophysical Journal

Abbreviation (ISO):ASTROPHYS. J

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Identifier (ISSN):0004-637X(Print)/1538-4357(Online)

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Publisher:IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.7↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Astrophysical Journal

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

2.188

#1,210

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

517

517 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate27.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

2,977articles/year

99.94% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Astrophysical Journal is the foremost research journal in the world devoted to recent developments, discoveries, and theories in astronomy and astrophysics.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics85.4%Astrophysics82.3%Astronomy81%Quantum mechanics75.8%Computer science54.3%Computer vision44.3%Stars42.9%Galaxy42.6%Optics32.2%Mathematics26.4%Nuclear physics23.4%Engineering22.9%Chemistry22.8%Biology20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences & Astronomy Astronomy & Astrophysics

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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

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank18/86

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank18/86

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	18/86	Q1
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCISCIE	18/86	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.7

Articles / Year3,129

Total Citations2,300

2025

IF5.4

Articles / Year4,168

Total Citations18,175

2024

IF4.8

Articles / Year3,835

Total Citations40,052

2023

IF4.9

Articles / Year2,944

Total Citations45,544

2022

IF5.521

Articles / Year3,346

Total Citations59,804

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.7	3,129	2,300
2025	5.4	4,168	18,175
2024	4.8	3,835	40,052
2023	4.9	2,944	45,544
2022	5.521	3,346	59,804
2021	5.874	3,005	64,264
2020	5.745	3,082	93,664
2019	5.58	3,212	123,138
2018	5.551	3,039	133,981
2017	—	3,082	139,768
2016	—	3,068	159,271
2015	—	3,022	174,303

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #1,210Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1967, 1972-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

2.188

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.04

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,780 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations50,330

3-Year Documents9,810

Citable Documents9,810

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate29.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ1

Space and Planetary ScienceQ1

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: 27.1%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

1区ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

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

Astrophysical Journal (abbr: ASTROPHYS. J, ISSN: 0004-637X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences & Astronomy, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in United States since 1895. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.188 (Q1), an H-index of 517.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Biweekly, an annual output of approximately 2,977 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,780 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.