What is the Impact Factor of Moscow University Physics Bulletin?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Moscow University Physics Bulletin is 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Moscow University Physics Bulletin indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Moscow University Physics Bulletin is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.197 (Q4) and an H-index of 19.

Who publishes Moscow University Physics Bulletin and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Moscow University Physics Bulletin is published by Pleiades Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,429 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Moscow University Physics Bulletin?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Moscow University Physics Bulletin is "MOSCOW UNIV. PHYS. BULL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q4SCImago #22,140Hybrid

Moscow University Physics Bulletin

Abbreviation (ISO):MOSCOW UNIV. PHYS. BULL

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Identifier (ISSN):0027-1349(Print)/1934-8460(Online)

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Publisher:Pleiades Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.4– 0

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 Moscow University Physics Bulletin

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.197

#22,140

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

19 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

81articles/year

0.58% Gold OA•98.19% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Moscow University Physics Bulletin publishes original papers (reviews, articles, and brief communications) in the following fields of experimental and theoretical physics: theoretical and mathematical physics; physics of nuclei and elementary particles; radiophysics, electronics, acoustics; optics and spectroscopy; laser physics; condensed matter physics; chemical physics, physical kinetics, and plasma physics; biophysics and medical physics; astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology; physics of the Earth’s, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

PhysicsQuantum MechanicsEngineeringMathematicsMaterials ScienceChemistryOpticsComputer ScienceNuclear PhysicsOrganic ChemistryThermodynamicsBiologyAstronomyComposite MaterialsElectrical EngineeringGeologyGeometry

Primary Research Areas

Physics Multidisciplinary

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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, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank98/112

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank101/112

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	98/112	Q4
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	101/112	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.4

Articles / Year65

Total Citations1

2025

IF0.4

Articles / Year340

Total Citations84

2024

IF0.4

Articles / Year240

Total Citations213

2023

IF0.3

Articles / Year145

Total Citations251

2022

IF0.536

Articles / Year168

Total Citations282

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.4	65	1
2025	0.4	340	84
2024	0.4	240	213
2023	0.3	145	251
2022	0.536	168	282
2021	0.672	81	214
2020	0.538	96	381
2019	0.58	101	515
2018	0.506	103	411
2017	—	100	481
2016	—	76	379
2015	—	81	471

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #22,140Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1975-1977, 1982-1989, 2007, 2009-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.197

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.47

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,429 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations237

3-Year Documents552

Citable Documents552

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 Rate31.0%

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)Q4

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4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

Moscow University Physics Bulletin (abbr: MOSCOW UNIV. PHYS. BULL, ISSN: 0027-1349) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHYSICS, published by Pleiades Publishing in Russia since 2007. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.197 (Q4), an H-index of 19.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 81 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,429 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.