What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Low Temperature Physics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Low Temperature Physics is 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Low Temperature Physics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Low Temperature Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.384 (Q3) and an H-index of 74.

Who publishes Journal of Low Temperature Physics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Low Temperature Physics is published by Springer US. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,813 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Low Temperature Physics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Low Temperature Physics is "J. LOW TEMP. PHYS" with common acronym "jltp". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #14,629Hybrid

Journal of Low Temperature Physics

Acronym:jltp

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. LOW TEMP. PHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):0022-2291(Print)/1573-7357(Online)

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Publisher:Springer US

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↓ -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 Journal of Low Temperature Physics

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.384

#14,629

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

74 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate9.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

93articles/year

26.98% Gold OA•99.24% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Low Temperature Physics publishes original papers and review articles on all areas of low temperature physics and cryogenics, including theoretical and experimental contributions. Subject areas include: Quantum solids, liquids and gases; Superfluidity; Superconductivity; Condensed matter physics; Experimental techniques; The Journal encourages the submission of Rapid Communications and Special Issues.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics96.4%Quantum mechanics88.6%Condensed matter physics75.4%Materials science70.7%Chemistry58.7%Engineering53.8%Thermodynamics50.8%Organic chemistry50.6%Optics35.8%Superconductivity34.7%Mathematics33%Electrical engineering31.1%Computer science30.8%Nuclear physics30.2%Composite material29.1%Atomic physics25.8%Geography22.9%Biology22.5%Magnetic field21.7%Metallurgy21.3%Meteorology21%Optoelectronics21%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Condensed Matter

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Special Issues

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, APPLIED

Rank162/191

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank68/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank164/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank65/81

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	162/191	Q4
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	68/81	Q4
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	164/191	Q4
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	65/81	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year103

Total Citations16

2025

IF1.4

Articles / Year99

Total Citations137

2024

IF1.1

Articles / Year231

Total Citations635

2023

IF2

Articles / Year91

Total Citations356

2022

IF1.618

Articles / Year283

Total Citations1,243

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	103	16
2025	1.4	99	137
2024	1.1	231	635
2023	2	91	356
2022	1.618	283	1,243
2021	1.57	100	718
2020	1.09	243	2,343
2019	1.491	169	1,519
2018	1.044	284	2,868
2017	—	115	905
2016	—	299	2,922
2015	—	165	1,480

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,629Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1969-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.384

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.19

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,813 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations625

3-Year Documents579

Citable Documents570

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 Rate23.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ3

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3

Materials Science (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: 9.1%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)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

Journal of Low Temperature Physics (acronym: jltp, abbr: J. LOW TEMP. PHYS, ISSN: 0022-2291) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Springer US in United States since 1969. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.384 (Q3), an H-index of 74.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 93 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,813 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.