What is the Impact Factor of Philosophical Magazine?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Philosophical Magazine is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Philosophical Magazine indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Philosophical Magazine is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.317 (Q3) and an H-index of 136.

Who publishes Philosophical Magazine and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Philosophical Magazine is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,799 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Philosophical Magazine?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Philosophical Magazine is "PHILOS. MAG" with common acronym "pm-pml". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #16,626Hybrid

Philosophical Magazine

Acronym:pm-pml

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Abbreviation (ISO):PHILOS. MAG

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Identifier (ISSN):1478-6435(Print)/1478-6443(Online)

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Publisher:Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↓ -0.2

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 Philosophical Magazine

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.317

#16,626

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

136

136 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate6.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

137articles/year

6.99% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Editors of Philosophical Magazine consider for publication contributions describing original experimental and theoretical results, computational simulations and concepts relating to the structure and properties of condensed matter. The submission of papers on novel measurements, phases, phenomena, and new types of material is encouraged.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science90.6%Physics90.2%Chemistry84.7%Quantum mechanics70.1%Composite material63.3%Organic chemistry61.2%Crystallography57.8%Metallurgy53%Engineering51%Condensed matter physics47.8%Thermodynamics47.2%Mathematics36%Optics29.9%Biology26.7%Computer science26.6%Nanotechnology25.4%Geology23.2%Chemical engineering20.7%Microstructure20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Rank62/81

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	405/472	Q4
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING	JCRSCIE	66/97	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	159/191	Q4
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	66/81	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	390/473	Q4
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING	JCISCIE	64/97	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	159/191	Q4
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	62/81	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year54

Total Citations10

2025

IF1.5

Articles / Year113

Total Citations90

2024

IF1.5

Articles / Year75

Total Citations146

2023

IF1.6

Articles / Year100

Total Citations404

2022

IF1.948

Articles / Year114

Total Citations622

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	54	10
2025	1.5	113	90
2024	1.5	75	146
2023	1.6	100	404
2022	1.948	114	622
2021	1.864	138	886
2020	—	171	1,717
2019	1.855	161	1,899
2018	1.632	174	2,355
2017	—	212	3,114
2016	—	282	4,657
2015	—	225	3,718

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,626Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2003-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.317

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.24

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,799 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations425

3-Year Documents302

Citable Documents300

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 Rate25.9%

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

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: 6.7%

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)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区MATERIALS SCIENCE, 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

Philosophical Magazine (acronym: pm-pml, abbr: PHILOS. MAG, ISSN: 1478-6435) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England since 2003. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.317 (Q3), an H-index of 136.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Biweekly, an annual output of approximately 137 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,799 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.