What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications is 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.331 (Q3) and an H-index of 60.

Who publishes International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,800 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications is "Int. J. Circuit Theory Appl". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #16,145Hybrid

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications

Abbreviation (ISO):Int. J. Circuit Theory Appl

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Identifier (ISSN):0098-9886(Print)/1097-007X(Online)

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Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.4↓ -0.2

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 International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.331

#16,145

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

60 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate38.9%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

272articles/year

3.15% Gold OA•99.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The scope of the Journal comprises all aspects of the theory and design of analog and digital circuits together with the application of the ideas and techniques of circuit theory in other fields of science and engineering. Examples of the areas covered include: Fundamental Circuit Theory together with its mathematical and computational aspects; Circuit modeling of devices; Synthesis and design of filters and active circuits; Neural networks; Nonlinear and chaotic circuits; Signal processing and VLSI; Distributed, switched and digital circuits; Power electronics; Solid state devices. Contributions to CAD and simulation are welcome.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science91.6%Engineering77.2%Physics71.1%Electrical engineering69.6%Quantum mechanics63.3%Mathematics59.9%Electronic engineering51.6%Artificial intelligence42.1%Voltage37.8%Economics33.1%Telecommunications31.5%Management29.1%Thermodynamics29%Materials science28.9%Control (management)27.8%Control theory (sociology)27.4%Combinatorics24.9%Computer network24.2%Power (physics)22.5%Computer vision21.7%Optoelectronics21.6%Algorithm20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Electrical & Electronic

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

Rank294/369

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

Rank283/371

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC	JCRSCIE	294/369	Q4
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC	JCISCIE	283/371	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.4

Articles / Year377

Total Citations33

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year504

Total Citations550

2024

IF1.8

Articles / Year520

Total Citations1,510

2023

IF2.3

Articles / Year388

Total Citations2,106

2022

IF2.378

Articles / Year327

Total Citations2,436

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.4	377	33
2025	1.6	504	550
2024	1.8	520	1,510
2023	2.3	388	2,106
2022	2.378	327	2,436
2021	2.038	306	2,987
2020	1.581	204	2,179
2019	1.554	147	1,807
2018	1.444	161	1,718
2017	—	143	1,994
2016	—	138	1,259
2015	—	123	1,233

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,145Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1973-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceEngineeringMaterials ScienceMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.331

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.12

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,800 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,895

3-Year Documents915

Citable Documents900

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 Rate26.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Applied MathematicsQ3

Computer Science ApplicationsQ3

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ3

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ3

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: 38.9%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

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

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications (abbr: Int. J. Circuit Theory Appl, ISSN: 0098-9886) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd in England since 1969. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.331 (Q3), an H-index of 60.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 272 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,800 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.