What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics is 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.591 (Q1) and an H-index of 250.

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

Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,088 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics is "J PHYS D APPL PHYS". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #10,010Hybrid

Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics

Abbreviation (ISO):J PHYS D APPL PHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):0022-3727(Print)/1361-6463(Online)

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Publisher:IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.2– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.591

#10,010

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

250

250 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate6.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

1,209articles/year

51.61% Gold OA•91.66% Original Research

Aims & Scope

This journal is concerned with all aspects of applied physics research, from biophysics, magnetism, plasmas and semiconductors to the structure and properties of matter.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics96.3%Quantum mechanics90.1%Materials science88%Chemistry78.7%Engineering70.6%Organic chemistry62.9%Optics49.3%Composite material48.4%Optoelectronics43.8%Electrical engineering41.6%Thermodynamics38.5%Nanotechnology34.4%Nuclear physics32.5%Metallurgy31.8%Computer science31.7%Condensed matter physics30%Biology29.9%Mathematics28.9%Physical chemistry24.5%Geology23.4%Chromatography22.7%Environmental chemistry21.7%Analytical Chemistry (journal)21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Applied

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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

Rank86/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank77/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	86/191	Q2
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	77/191	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.2

Articles / Year852

Total Citations198

2025

IF3.2

Articles / Year970

Total Citations2,433

2024

IF3.1

Articles / Year1,097

Total Citations5,815

2023

IF3.4

Articles / Year824

Total Citations7,655

2022

IF3.409

Articles / Year906

Total Citations11,628

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.2	852	198
2025	3.2	970	2,433
2024	3.1	1,097	5,815
2023	3.4	824	7,655
2022	3.409	906	11,628
2021	3.207	1,234	18,439
2020	3.169	1,219	25,049
2019	2.829	1,105	21,503
2018	2.373	1,183	30,256
2017	—	1,372	36,296
2016	—	1,230	28,024
2015	—	931	21,355

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,010Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1967-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.591

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.25

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,088 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations9,401

3-Year Documents2,810

Citable Documents2,803

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 Rate27.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Acoustics and UltrasonicsQ1

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ2

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ2

Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ2

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: 6.5%

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, 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 Physics D-Applied Physics (abbr: J PHYS D APPL PHYS, ISSN: 0022-3727) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in England since 1970. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.591 (Q1), an H-index of 250.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Weekly, an annual output of approximately 1,209 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,088 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.