What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Physics Communications?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Physics Communications is 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Journal of Physics Communications indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Physics Communications is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.351 (Q2) and an H-index of 32.

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

Journal of Physics Communications is published by IOP Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,705 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #15,554Gold OA

Journal of Physics Communications

Identifier (ISSN):2399-6528(Print)

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Publisher:IOP Publishing

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.5– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Physics Communications

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.351

#15,554

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

32 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

188articles/year

100% Gold OA•96.8% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Physics Communications (ISSN: 2399-6528) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHYSICS, published by IOP Publishing in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.351 (Q2), an H-index of 32.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics89.1%Quantum mechanics81.9%Mathematics52.8%Engineering47.8%Materials science47.8%Chemistry40.3%Computer science38%Optics35.9%Organic chemistry27.9%Thermodynamics27.8%Biology24.4%Condensed matter physics24%Electrical engineering22.8%Mathematical analysis21.9%Composite material21.6%Optoelectronics20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Multidisciplinary

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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

JCRESCI2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank63/112

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank66/112

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRESCI	63/112	Q3
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCIESCI	66/112	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

10 year

2026Latest

IF1.5

Articles / Year56

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.5

Articles / Year50

Total Citations59

2024

IF1.1

Articles / Year67

Total Citations173

2023

IF1.2

Articles / Year55

Total Citations365

2022

IF—

Articles / Year124

Total Citations621

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.5	56	5
2025	1.5	50	59
2024	1.1	67	173
2023	1.2	55	365
2022	—	124	621
2021	—	197	1,176
2020	—	226	1,938
2019	—	233	1,907
2018	—	324	3,738
2017	—	118	1,154

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,554Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2017-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.351

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.47

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,705 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations333

3-Year Documents247

Citable Documents247

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 Rate16.5%

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)Q2

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)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 188 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,705 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.