What is the Impact Factor of Communications in Computational Physics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Communications in Computational Physics is 3.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Communications in Computational Physics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Communications in Computational Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.872 (Q1) and an H-index of 76.

Who publishes Communications in Computational Physics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Communications in Computational Physics is published by Cambridge University Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,337 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Communications in Computational Physics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Communications in Computational Physics is "COMMUN. COMPUT. PHYS" with common acronym "cicp". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #6,066HybridDomestic Journal

Communications in Computational Physics

Acronym:cicp

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Abbreviation (ISO):COMMUN. COMPUT. PHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):1815-2406(Print)/1991-7120(Online)

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Publisher:Cambridge University Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.2↑ +0.1

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 (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Communications in Computational Physics

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.872

#6,066

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

76 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate7.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

131articles/year

5.09% Gold OA•98.77% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Communications in Computational Physics (CiCP) publishes original research and survey papers of high scientific value in computational modeling of physical problems. Results in multi-physics and multi-scale innovative computational methods and modeling in all physical sciences will be featured.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics91.5%Mathematics84%Quantum mechanics77.3%Computer science67%Thermodynamics60.6%Mathematical analysis59.7%Engineering56.8%Applied mathematics43.9%Mechanics42.9%Geometry36.7%Materials science26.6%Chemistry26.3%Geography24.9%Structural engineering24.6%Biology24.5%Geology23.1%Classical mechanics22.6%Finite element method22%Algorithm21.2%Mathematical optimization20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Mathematical

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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, MATHEMATICAL

Rank6/61

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL

Rank19/61

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCRSCIE	6/61	Q1
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCISCIE	19/61	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.2

Articles / Year134

Total Citations29

2025

IF3.1

Articles / Year115

Total Citations656

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year89

Total Citations342

2023

IF3.7

Articles / Year110

Total Citations661

2022

IF3.791

Articles / Year83

Total Citations706

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.2	134	29
2025	3.1	115	656
2024	2.6	89	342
2023	3.7	110	661
2022	3.791	83	706
2021	3.246	97	1,375
2020	2.607	149	3,916
2019	1.813	105	1,432
2018	1.762	178	2,651
2017	—	108	2,477
2016	—	134	1,994
2015	—	110	2,103

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #6,066Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2007-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:MathematicsPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.872

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.62

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,337 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations523

3-Year Documents281

Citable Documents280

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 Rate30.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computational MathematicsQ1

Mathematical PhysicsQ1

Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q1

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: 7.7%

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, MATHEMATICAL

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

Communications in Computational Physics (acronym: cicp, abbr: COMMUN. COMPUT. PHYS, ISSN: 1815-2406) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Cambridge University Press in China since 2006. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.872 (Q1), an H-index of 76.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 131 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,337 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.