What is the Impact Factor of Physics of the Dark Universe?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Physics of the Dark Universe is 7.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Physics of the Dark Universe indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Physics of the Dark Universe is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.335 (Q1) and an H-index of 69.

Who publishes Physics of the Dark Universe and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Physics of the Dark Universe is published by Elsevier BV. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,525 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Physics of the Dark Universe?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Physics of the Dark Universe is "PHYS. DARK UNIVERSE" with common acronym "dark". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #3,018Hybrid

Physics of the Dark Universe

Acronym:dark

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Abbreviation (ISO):PHYS. DARK UNIVERSE

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Identifier (ISSN):2212-6864(Print)

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Publisher:Elsevier BV

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Clarivate IF (2026)

7.4↑ +1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Physics of the Dark Universe

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):7.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.335

#3,018

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

69 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate12%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

169articles/year

13.95% Gold OA•99.22% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Physics of the Dark Universe is an innovative online-only journal that offers rapid publication of peer-reviewed, original research articles considered of high scientific impact. The journal is focused on the understanding of Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Early Universe, gravitational waves and neutrinos, covering all theoretical, experimental and phenomenological aspects.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics84.5%Quantum mechanics78.5%Astronomy76.3%Astrophysics72.6%Mathematics60%Classical mechanics41.9%Cosmology41.7%Particle physics41.5%Mathematical physics40.8%Theoretical physics39.4%Computer science37.3%Dark energy36%Dark matter30.6%Optics29.2%Geometry28.7%Engineering28.3%Galaxy27.7%Thermodynamics20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Astronomy & Astrophysics

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank11/86

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank12/86

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	11/86	Q1
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCISCIE	12/86	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF7.4

Articles / Year164

Total Citations109

2025

IF6.4

Articles / Year409

Total Citations2,399

2024

IF5

Articles / Year377

Total Citations4,129

2023

IF5.5

Articles / Year244

Total Citations4,185

2022

IF5.09

Articles / Year137

Total Citations2,731

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	7.4	164	109
2025	6.4	409	2,399
2024	5	377	4,129
2023	5.5	244	4,185
2022	5.09	137	2,731
2021	4.243	154	3,502
2020	4.473	191	5,496
2019	5.66	101	2,440
2018	6.509	61	1,905
2017	—	51	2,484
2016	—	51	2,703
2015	—	18	877

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,018Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2012-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.335

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

6.70

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,525 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations4,535

3-Year Documents703

Citable Documents701

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 Rate24.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ1

Space and Planetary ScienceQ1

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: 12%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

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

Physics of the Dark Universe (acronym: dark, abbr: PHYS. DARK UNIVERSE, ISSN: 2212-6864) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, published by Elsevier BV in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 7.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.335 (Q1), an H-index of 69.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 169 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,525 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.