What is the Impact Factor of Communications in Number Theory and Physics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Communications in Number Theory and Physics is 1.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Communications in Number Theory and Physics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Communications in Number Theory and Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.610 (Q2) and an H-index of 38.

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

Communications in Number Theory and Physics is published by International Press of Boston, Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,247 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Communications in Number Theory and Physics is "COMMUN NUMBER THEORY". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q2SCImago #9,656Subscription

Communications in Number Theory and Physics

Abbreviation (ISO):COMMUN NUMBER THEORY

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Identifier (ISSN):1931-4523(Print)/1931-4531(Online)

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Publisher:International Press of Boston, Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.5↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Communications in Number Theory and Physics

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.61

#9,656

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

38 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate8.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

16articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Focused on the applications of number theory in the broadest sense to theoretical physics. Offers a forum for communication among researchers in number theory and theoretical physics by publishing primarily research, review, and expository articles regarding the relationship and dynamics between the two fields.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics95.7%Pure mathematics82.3%Physics61%Quantum mechanics54.6%Combinatorics51.8%Geometry48.9%Mathematical analysis48.6%Computer science35.1%Discrete mathematics33.3%Mathematical physics31.6%Biology26.6%Algebra over a field25.2%Programming language21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Mathematics 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

MATHEMATICS

Rank68/492

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank117/345

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL

Rank34/61

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank116/492

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank108/345

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL

Rank14/61

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS	JCRSCIE	68/492	Q1
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	117/345	Q2
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCRSCIE	34/61	Q3
MATHEMATICS	JCISCIE	116/492	Q1
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	108/345	Q2
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCISCIE	14/61	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.5

Articles / Year10

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.7

Articles / Year17

Total Citations36

2024

IF1.2

Articles / Year18

Total Citations67

2023

IF1.9

Articles / Year17

Total Citations91

2022

IF1.897

Articles / Year18

Total Citations101

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.5	10	5
2025	1.7	17	36
2024	1.2	18	67
2023	1.9	17	91
2022	1.897	18	101
2021	2.024	17	70
2020	2.25	17	153
2019	1.543	23	236
2018	1.222	19	189
2017	—	17	382
2016	—	18	99
2015	—	18	257

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #9,656Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2007-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:MathematicsPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.61

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.29

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,247 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations73

3-Year Documents53

Citable Documents53

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 Rate18.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Algebra and Number TheoryQ2

Mathematical PhysicsQ2

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: 8.3%

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)Mathematics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区MATHEMATICS, 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

Communications in Number Theory and Physics (abbr: COMMUN NUMBER THEORY, ISSN: 1931-4523) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MATHEMATICS, published by International Press of Boston, Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.610 (Q2), an H-index of 38.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 16 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $3,247 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.