Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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51 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Started in 1963, this journal publishes Original Research Contribution as full papers, notes and reviews on classical and quantum physics, relativity and gravitation; statistical physics and thermodynamics; specific instrumentation and techniques of general use in physics, elementary particles and fields, nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, fundamental area of phenomenology, optics, acoustics and fluid dynamics, plasmas and electric discharges, condensed matter-structural, mechanical and thermal properties, electronic, structure, electrical, magnetic and optical properties, cross-disciplinary physics and related areas of science and technology, geophysics, astrophysics and astronomy. It also includes latest findings in the subject under News Scan.
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PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisIndian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics (abbr: INDIAN J PURE AP PHY, ISSN: 0019-5596) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) in India. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.00, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.197 (Q3), an H-index of 51.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 103 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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