What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Modern Physics a?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Modern Physics a is 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Journal of Modern Physics a indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Modern Physics a is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.361 (Q3) and an H-index of 117.

Who publishes International Journal of Modern Physics a and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Modern Physics a is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,882 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Journal of Modern Physics a?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Journal of Modern Physics a is "INT J MOD PHYS A" with common acronym "ijmpa". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #15,280Hybrid

International Journal of Modern Physics a

Acronym:ijmpa

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Abbreviation (ISO):INT J MOD PHYS A

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Identifier (ISSN):0217-751X(Print)/1793-656X(Online)

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Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.4↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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 Modern Physics a

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.361

#15,280

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

117

117 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate7.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

336articles/year

0.91% Gold OA•94.79% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Started in 1986, IJMPA has gained international repute as a high-quality scientific journal. It consists of important review articles and original papers covering the latest research developments in Particles and Fields, and selected topics intersecting with Gravitation and Cosmology. The journal also features articles of long-standing value and importance which can be vital to research into new unexplored areas.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics99.3%Quantum mechanics90.2%Mathematics73.4%Particle physics67.9%Mathematical physics56.9%Nuclear physics44.3%Theoretical physics43.4%Geometry36.1%Computer science33.1%Pure mathematics28.1%Engineering27%Mathematical analysis26.1%Classical mechanics25.8%Astronomy24.7%Materials science21.2%Optics20.9%Astrophysics20.8%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Nuclear

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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, NUCLEAR

Rank17/22

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, PARTICLES & FIELDS

Rank24/31

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JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, NUCLEAR

Rank17/22

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, PARTICLES & FIELDS

Rank23/31

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, NUCLEAR	JCRSCIE	17/22	Q4
PHYSICS, PARTICLES & FIELDS	JCRSCIE	24/31	Q4
PHYSICS, NUCLEAR	JCISCIE	17/22	Q4
PHYSICS, PARTICLES & FIELDS	JCISCIE	23/31	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.4

Articles / Year205

Total Citations30

2025

IF1.2

Articles / Year334

Total Citations305

2024

IF1.4

Articles / Year344

Total Citations754

2023

IF1.6

Articles / Year243

Total Citations865

2022

IF1.475

Articles / Year330

Total Citations1,752

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.4	205	30
2025	1.2	334	305
2024	1.4	344	754
2023	1.6	243	865
2022	1.475	330	1,752
2021	1.381	359	2,315
2020	1.486	360	3,359
2019	1.153	350	2,536
2018	1.291	347	4,149
2017	—	347	3,728
2016	—	403	3,451
2015	—	367	4,985

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,280Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1989, 1991, 1994-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.361

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.22

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,882 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,010

3-Year Documents817

Citable Documents810

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 Rate19.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ3

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ3

Nuclear and High Energy PhysicsQ3

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: 7.1%

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)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区PHYSICS, NUCLEAR

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 Modern Physics a (acronym: ijmpa, abbr: INT J MOD PHYS A, ISSN: 0217-751X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd in Singapore since 1986. 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 0.361 (Q3), an H-index of 117.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Biweekly, an annual output of approximately 336 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,882 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.