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

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Modern Physics B is 2.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

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

Yes, International Journal of Modern Physics B is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.381 (Q3) and an H-index of 90.

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

International Journal of Modern Physics B is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,707 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #14,705Hybrid

International Journal of Modern Physics B

Acronym:ijmpb

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Abbreviation (ISO):INT J MOD PHYS B

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Identifier (ISSN):0217-9792(Print)/1793-6578(Online)

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Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.3↓ -0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS 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 B

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.381

#14,705

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

90 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate11.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

389articles/year

0.68% Gold OA•99.61% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Launched in 1987, the International Journal of Modern Physics B covers the most important aspects and the latest developments in Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, as well as Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. A strong emphasis is placed on topics of current interest, such as cold atoms and molecules, new topological materials and phases, and novel low dimensional materials. One unique feature of this journal is its review section which contains articles with permanent research value besides the state-of-the-art research work in the relevant subject areas.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics92.7%Quantum mechanics86.5%Materials science63.9%Engineering57.4%Chemistry55.7%Mathematics49.6%Condensed matter physics48.6%Organic chemistry44.9%Thermodynamics42%Computer science41.4%Composite material38.3%Optics32.9%Biology28.7%Metallurgy27.2%Optoelectronics26.1%Electrical engineering25.6%Nuclear physics23.1%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Condensed Matter

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank129/191

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank50/81

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JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL

Rank14/61

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JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank69/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank25/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL

Rank29/61

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	129/191	Q3
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	50/81	Q3
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCRSCIE	14/61	Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	69/191	Q2
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	25/81	Q2
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCISCIE	29/61	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.3

Articles / Year301

Total Citations186

2025

IF2.8

Articles / Year216

Total Citations421

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year250

Total Citations1,185

2023

IF1.7

Articles / Year542

Total Citations4,034

2022

IF1.404

Articles / Year506

Total Citations5,310

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.3	301	186
2025	2.8	216	421
2024	2.6	250	1,185
2023	1.7	542	4,034
2022	1.404	506	5,310
2021	1.219	380	2,684
2020	0.833	459	3,995
2019	0.863	506	3,600
2018	0.769	390	2,676
2017	—	498	3,461
2016	—	398	3,437
2015	—	338	2,194

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,705Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1993, 1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.381

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.05

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,707 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,995

3-Year Documents1,123

Citable Documents1,120

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 Rate30.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3

Statistical and Nonlinear 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: 11.5%

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):

4区PHYSICS, APPLIED

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 B (acronym: ijmpb, abbr: INT J MOD PHYS B, ISSN: 0217-9792) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd in Singapore. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.381 (Q3), an H-index of 90.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 389 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,707 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.