What is the Impact Factor of Communications in Theoretical Physics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Communications in Theoretical Physics is 3.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

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

Yes, Communications in Theoretical Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.422 (Q2) and an H-index of 71.

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

Communications in Theoretical Physics is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,891 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q2SCImago #13,642HybridDomestic Journal

Communications in Theoretical Physics

Acronym:ctphys

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Abbreviation (ISO):COMMUN. THEOR. PHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):0253-6102(Print)

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Publisher:IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.5↑ +0.6

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 Theoretical Physics

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.422

#13,642

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

71 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate4.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

203articles/year

48.9% Gold OA•95.98% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Communications in Theoretical Physics is devoted to reporting important new developments in the area of theoretical physics. Papers cover the fields of: mathematical physics quantum physics and quantum information particle physics and quantum field theory nuclear physics gravitation theory, astrophysics and cosmology atomic, molecular, optics (AMO) and plasma physics, chemical physics statistical physics, soft matter and biophysics condensed matter theory others Certain new interdisciplinary subjects are also incorporated.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics94.7%Quantum mechanics89.3%Mathematics74.5%Computer science46.2%Engineering38.5%Mathematical analysis34.2%Mathematical physics32.6%Chemistry32.1%Geometry29.4%Materials science27.1%Nuclear physics27.1%Thermodynamics26.3%Biology25.6%Condensed matter physics24.7%Particle physics24%Pure mathematics23.4%Optics22.7%Quantum21.5%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Multidisciplinary

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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, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank27/112

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank26/112

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	27/112	Q1
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	26/112	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.5

Articles / Year135

Total Citations20

2025

IF2.9

Articles / Year205

Total Citations335

2024

IF2.4

Articles / Year286

Total Citations1,458

2023

IF3.1

Articles / Year192

Total Citations1,734

2022

IF2.877

Articles / Year212

Total Citations1,641

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.5	135	20
2025	2.9	205	335
2024	2.4	286	1,458
2023	3.1	192	1,734
2022	2.877	212	1,641
2021	1.968	227	2,776
2020	1.322	193	3,037
2019	1.416	199	2,241
2018	1.178	217	2,218
2017	—	216	2,439
2016	—	294	2,261
2015	—	233	1,875

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,642Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.422

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.38

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,891 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,740

3-Year Documents609

Citable Documents608

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 Rate31.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

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: 4.2%

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):

2区PHYSICS, 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

Communications in Theoretical Physics (acronym: ctphys, abbr: COMMUN. THEOR. PHYS, ISSN: 0253-6102) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in China since 1982. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.422 (Q2), an H-index of 71.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 203 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,891 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.