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WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #9,893Hybrid

Journal of Fusion Energy

Acronym:jofe
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Abbreviation (ISO):J. FUSION ENERGY
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Identifier (ISSN):0164-0313(Print)/1572-9591(Online)
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Publisher:Springer US
Clarivate IF (2026)
2.3↑ +0.2
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Fusion Energy

WoS Q2
01230.7220180.6420190.6420201.4920211.7920221.120231.920242.120252.32026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):2.3
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.598
#9,893

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
38

38 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate0%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
32articles/year
43.94% Gold OA•95.65% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Fusion Energy features original research contributions and review papers examining and the development and enhancing the knowledge base of thermonuclear fusion as a potential power source. It is designed to serve as a journal of record for the publication of original research results in fundamental and applied physics, applied science and technological development. The journal publishes qualified papers based on peer reviews. This journal also provides a forum for discussing broader policies and strategies that have played, and will continue to play, a crucial role in fusion programs. In keeping with this theme, readers will find articles covering an array of important matters concerning strategy and program direction.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Physics96.8%Quantum mechanics95.5%Nuclear physics88.3%Engineering81.6%Plasma70.7%Atomic physics68%Materials science59.7%Nuclear fusion53.8%Nuclear engineering46%Chemistry44.2%Computer science42.6%Thermodynamics40.6%Organic chemistry35.9%Fusion power33.6%Electrical engineering31.2%Optics30.3%Composite material29.5%Tokamak25.6%Mechanical engineering23.6%Mathematics23.6%Philosophy22.3%Linguistics20.4%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Q2
Rank12/42
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Q2
Rank13/42
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF2.3
Articles / Year54
Total Citations5
2025
IF2.1
Articles / Year68
Total Citations77
2024
IF1.9
Articles / Year77
Total Citations102
2023
IF1.1
Articles / Year55
Total Citations276
2022
IF1.793
Articles / Year25
Total Citations207

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #9,893Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1981-1983, 1985-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:EnergyPhysics and Astronomy
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.598

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.86

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,026 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations206
3-Year Documents108
Citable Documents92

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 Rate23.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Nuclear and High Energy PhysicsQ2
Nuclear Energy and EngineeringQ2
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):
3区 (Zone 3)Engineering & Technology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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

Journal of Fusion Energy (acronym: jofe, abbr: J. FUSION ENERGY, ISSN: 0164-0313) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer US in United States since 1981. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.598 (Q2), an H-index of 38.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 32 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,026 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Springer US
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
1981
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
SPRINGER, 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, USA, NY, 10013

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