What is the Impact Factor of Modern Physics Letters B?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Modern Physics Letters B is 3.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Modern Physics Letters B indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Modern Physics Letters B is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.362 (Q3) and an H-index of 63.

Who publishes Modern Physics Letters B and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Modern Physics Letters B is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,731 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Modern Physics Letters B?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Modern Physics Letters B is "MOD. PHYS. LETT. B" with common acronym "mplb". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q3SCImago #15,255Hybrid

Modern Physics Letters B

Acronym:mplb

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Abbreviation (ISO):MOD. PHYS. LETT. B

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Identifier (ISSN):0217-9849(Print)/1793-6640(Online)

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Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3↑ +0.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Modern Physics Letters B

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.362

#15,255

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

63 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate11.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

538articles/year

0.47% Gold OA•99.7% Original Research

Aims & Scope

MPLB opens a channel for the fast circulation of important and useful research findings in Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, as well as Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. A strong emphasis is placed on topics of current interest, such as cold atoms and molecules, new topological materials and phases, and novel low-dimensional materials. The journal also contains a Brief Reviews section with the purpose of publishing short reports on the latest experimental findings and urgent new theoretical developments.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics94.6%Quantum mechanics88.7%Materials science63.6%Engineering59.4%Chemistry56.6%Mathematics51.7%Condensed matter physics45.2%Organic chemistry44.7%Computer science43.9%Thermodynamics38.3%Optics37.9%Composite material35.1%Electrical engineering30%Optoelectronics29.7%Biology28.9%Metallurgy25.4%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Condensed Matter

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank92/191

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank41/81

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL

Rank7/61

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank66/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank24/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL

Rank26/61

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	92/191	Q2
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	41/81	Q3
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCRSCIE	7/61	Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	66/191	Q2
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	24/81	Q2
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL	JCISCIE	26/61	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3

Articles / Year221

Total Citations365

2025

IF2.2

Articles / Year224

Total Citations1,271

2024

IF1.8

Articles / Year507

Total Citations4,085

2023

IF1.9

Articles / Year544

Total Citations3,361

2022

IF1.948

Articles / Year297

Total Citations1,831

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3	221	365
2025	2.2	224	1,271
2024	1.8	507	4,085
2023	1.9	544	3,361
2022	1.948	297	1,831
2021	1.668	491	4,276
2020	1.224	593	4,547
2019	0.929	568	6,175
2018	0.731	547	4,163
2017	—	483	3,455
2016	—	450	2,793
2015	—	356	1,936

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,255Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1989-1992, 1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.362

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.00

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,731 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,835

3-Year Documents1,125

Citable Documents1,124

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 Rate28.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3

Statistical and Nonlinear PhysicsQ3

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: 11.1%

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

Modern Physics Letters B (acronym: mplb, abbr: MOD. PHYS. LETT. B, ISSN: 0217-9849) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd in Singapore. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.362 (Q3), an H-index of 63.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Biweekly, an annual output of approximately 538 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,731 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.