What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy?

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

Is Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.379 (Q3) and an H-index of 78.

Who publishes Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy is published by Academic Press Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,767 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy is "J. MOL. SPECTROSC" with common acronym "jmsp". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #14,776Hybrid

Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy

Acronym:jmsp

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. MOL. SPECTROSC

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Identifier (ISSN):0022-2852(Print)/1096-083X(Online)

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Publisher:Academic Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.379

#14,776

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

78 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate14.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

88articles/year

19.08% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy presents experimental and theoretical articles on all subjects relevant to molecular spectroscopy and its modern applications. An international medium for the publication of some of the most significant research in the field, the Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy is an invaluable resource for astrophysicists, chemists, physicists, engineers, and others involved in molecular spectroscopy research and practice.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

PhysicsQuantum MechanicsChemistryOrganic ChemistryMaterials ScienceAstronomyComputer ScienceOpticsEngineeringMathematicsNuclear Magnetic ResonanceNuclear PhysicsTelecommunicationsProgramming LanguagesChromatography

Primary Research Areas

Physics Spectroscopy

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL

Rank32/38

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

SPECTROSCOPY

Rank34/43

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL

Rank26/38

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SPECTROSCOPY

Rank31/43

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL	JCRSCIE	32/38	Q4
SPECTROSCOPY	JCRSCIE	34/43	Q4
PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL	JCISCIE	26/38	Q3
SPECTROSCOPY	JCISCIE	31/43	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year51

Total Citations3

2025

IF1.3

Articles / Year42

Total Citations32

2024

IF1.4

Articles / Year58

Total Citations141

2023

IF1.4

Articles / Year82

Total Citations295

2022

IF1.451

Articles / Year106

Total Citations508

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	51	3
2025	1.3	42	32
2024	1.4	58	141
2023	1.4	82	295
2022	1.451	106	508
2021	1.507	113	751
2020	1.229	115	584
2019	2.225	104	581
2018	1.834	128	967
2017	—	201	1,417
2016	—	187	4,281
2015	—	150	1,784

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,776Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1957-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistryPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.379

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.20

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,767 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations244

3-Year Documents216

Citable Documents214

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 Rate22.5%

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

Physical and Theoretical ChemistryQ3

SpectroscopyQ3

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: 14.3%

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, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL

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 Molecular Spectroscopy (acronym: jmsp, abbr: J. MOL. SPECTROSC, ISSN: 0022-2852) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Academic Press Inc. in United States since 1957. 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 0.379 (Q3), an H-index of 78.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 5.5周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 88 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,767 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.