What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Quantum Information?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Quantum Information is 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Journal of Quantum Information indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Quantum Information is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.248 (Q3) and an H-index of 48.

Who publishes International Journal of Quantum Information and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Quantum Information is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,575 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Journal of Quantum Information?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Journal of Quantum Information is "INT J QUANTUM INF" with common acronym "ijqi". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #19,350Hybrid

International Journal of Quantum Information

Acronym:ijqi

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Abbreviation (ISO):INT J QUANTUM INF

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Identifier (ISSN):0219-7499(Print)/1793-6918(Online)

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Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Quantum Information

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.248

#19,350

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

48 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

42articles/year

1.68% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Quantum Information (IJQI) provides a forum for the interdisciplinary field of Quantum Information Science. In particular, we welcome contributions in these areas of experimental and theoretical research: Quantum Cryptography Quantum Computation Quantum Communication Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics Authors are welcome to submit quality research and review papers as well as short correspondences in both theoretical and experimental areas. Submitted articles will be refereed prior to acceptance for publication in the Journal.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics91.5%Quantum mechanics89.8%Quantum81.9%Mathematics74.4%Computer science72.2%Quantum entanglement53.2%Engineering40.1%Qubit39.8%Quantum information35.2%Quantum computer35.2%Algorithm31.3%Open quantum system29.5%Programming language29.2%Statistical physics28.4%Statistics25.6%Combinatorics24.2%Mathematical analysis24%Optics23.3%Electrical engineering23%Quantum network22.9%Quantum dynamics22.6%Biology20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Rank26/28

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS	JCRSCIE	96/146	Q3
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCRSCIE	42/61	Q3
PHYSICS, PARTICLES & FIELDS	JCRSCIE	27/31	Q4
QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	25/28	Q4
COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS	JCISCIE	107/147	Q3
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCISCIE	58/61	Q4
PHYSICS, PARTICLES & FIELDS	JCISCIE	27/31	Q4
QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	26/28	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year31

Total Citations1

2025

IF0.8

Articles / Year60

Total Citations40

2024

IF0.7

Articles / Year71

Total Citations147

2023

IF1.2

Articles / Year57

Total Citations220

2022

IF0.979

Articles / Year43

Total Citations163

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	31	1
2025	0.8	60	40
2024	0.7	71	147
2023	1.2	57	220
2022	0.979	43	163
2021	0.89	41	161
2020	1.176	79	444
2019	0.837	74	345
2018	0.738	71	509
2017	—	85	808
2016	—	100	575
2015	—	72	600

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #19,350Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2005-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.248

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.32

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,575 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations194

3-Year Documents160

Citable Documents157

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 Rate29.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q3

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: 0%

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)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS

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 Quantum Information (acronym: ijqi, abbr: INT J QUANTUM INF, ISSN: 0219-7499) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.248 (Q3), an H-index of 48.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 42 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,575 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.