What is the Impact Factor of Physics Teacher?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Physics Teacher is 0.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Physics Teacher indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Physics Teacher is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.407 (Q2) and an H-index of 49.

Who publishes Physics Teacher and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Physics Teacher is published by American Institute of Physics. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,853 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #14,023Hybrid

Physics Teacher

Abbreviation (ISO):PHYS. TEACH

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Identifier (ISSN):0031-921X(Print)/1943-4928(Online)

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Publisher:American Institute of Physics

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.8↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Physics Teacher

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.407

#14,023

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

49 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate40%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

136articles/year

8.75% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

TPT publishes peer-reviewed papers on the teaching of introductory physics and on topics such as contemporary physics, applied physics, and the history of physics. Dedicated to strengthening the teaching of introductory physics at all levels, including secondary schools colleges and universities, TPT provides peer-reviewed content and materials to be used in classrooms and instructional laboratories.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

PhysicsMathematicsPsychologyQuantum MechanicsMathematics EducationSociologyEducationEngineeringComputer SciencePolitical ScienceLaw

Primary Research Areas

Physics Multidisciplinary

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Special Issues

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

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Rank66/89

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank87/112

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Rank79/90

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank93/112

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES	JCRSCIE	66/89	Q3
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	87/112	Q4
EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES	JCISCIE	79/90	Q4
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	93/112	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.8

Articles / Year195

Total Citations10

2025

IF0.6

Articles / Year351

Total Citations195

2024

IF0.5

Articles / Year361

Total Citations453

2023

IF0.9

Articles / Year308

Total Citations363

2022

IF0.566

Articles / Year353

Total Citations633

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.8	195	10
2025	0.6	351	195
2024	0.5	361	453
2023	0.9	308	363
2022	0.566	353	633
2021	0.701	335	699
2020	0.671	315	1,145
2019	0.638	330	1,109
2018	0.621	324	979
2017	—	281	1,430
2016	—	284	1,065
2015	—	279	1,217

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,023Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1963-1968, 1972-1974, 1976-1979, 1981-1984, 1986-1990, 1993-1994, 1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and AstronomySocial Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.407

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.52

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,853 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations445

3-Year Documents827

Citable Documents671

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 Rate28.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

EducationQ2

Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q2

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: 40%

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)Education

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

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 Teacher (abbr: PHYS. TEACH, ISSN: 0031-921X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHYSICS, published by American Institute of Physics in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.407 (Q2), an H-index of 49.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 136 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,853 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.