What is the Impact Factor of Epj Quantum Technology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Epj Quantum Technology is 4.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Epj Quantum Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Epj Quantum Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.971 (Q1) and an H-index of 38.

Who publishes Epj Quantum Technology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Epj Quantum Technology is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,480 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Epj Quantum Technology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Epj Quantum Technology is "EPJ QUANTUM TECHNOL" with common acronym "epjq". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #5,131Gold OA

Epj Quantum Technology

Acronym:epjq

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Abbreviation (ISO):EPJ QUANTUM TECHNOL

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Identifier (ISSN):2196-0763(Print)

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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.5↓ -1.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Epj Quantum Technology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.971

#5,131

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 Rate3.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

25articles/year

100% Gold OA•86.49% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Driven by advances in technology and experimental capability, the last decade has seen the emergence of quantum technology: a new praxis for controlling the quantum world. It is now possible to engineer complex, multi-component systems that merge the once distinct fields of quantum optics and condensed matter physics. EPJ Quantum Technology covers theoretical and experimental advances in subjects including but not limited to the following: Quantum measurement, metrology and lithography Quantum complex systems, networks and cellular automata Quantum electromechanical systems Quantum optomechanical systems Quantum machines, engineering and nanorobotics Quantum control theory Quantum information, communication and computation Quantum thermodynamics Quantum metamaterials The effect of Casimir forces on micro- and nano-electromechanical systems Quantum biology Quantum sensing Hybrid quantum systems Quantum simulations.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics83.8%Quantum mechanics82.7%Computer science65.3%Quantum63%Engineering57.2%Mathematics45.7%Optics40.5%Quantum computer34.7%Electrical engineering31.2%Materials science31.2%Telecommunications28.3%Condensed matter physics24.9%Optoelectronics24.9%Qubit20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Physics and Astronomy Atomic and Molecular Physics and Optics

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank32/129

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL

Rank5/38

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank11/28

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank23/129

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL

Rank4/38

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank7/28

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OPTICS	JCRSCIE	32/129	Q1
PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL	JCRSCIE	5/38	Q1
QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	11/28	Q2
OPTICS	JCISCIE	23/129	Q1
PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL	JCISCIE	4/38	Q1
QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	7/28	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.5

Articles / Year102

Total Citations29

2025

IF5.6

Articles / Year156

Total Citations627

2024

IF5.8

Articles / Year88

Total Citations894

2023

IF5.3

Articles / Year53

Total Citations765

2022

IF7

Articles / Year38

Total Citations779

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.5	102	29
2025	5.6	156	627
2024	5.8	88	894
2023	5.3	53	765
2022	7	38	779
2021	4.455	29	1,022
2020	3	13	623
2019	2.84	6	165
2018	2.436	7	174
2017	—	12	472
2016	—	15	417
2015	—	25	624

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #5,131Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2014-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.971

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.57

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,480 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations979

3-Year Documents176

Citable Documents176

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)2

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate25.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ1

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ1

Control and Systems EngineeringQ1

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1

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: 3.4%

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QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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

Epj Quantum Technology (acronym: epjq, abbr: EPJ QUANTUM TECHNOL, ISSN: 2196-0763) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics and Astronomy, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 2014. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.971 (Q1), an H-index of 38.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 25 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,480 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.