What is the Impact Factor of Plasma and Fusion Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Plasma and Fusion Research is 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Plasma and Fusion Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Plasma and Fusion Research is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.310 (Q3) and an H-index of 24.

Who publishes Plasma and Fusion Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Plasma and Fusion Research is published by The Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research (JSPF). The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,653 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #16,850Hybrid

Plasma and Fusion Research

Identifier (ISSN):1880-6821(Print)

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Publisher:The Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research (JSPF)

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.5↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Plasma and Fusion Research

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.31

#16,850

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

24 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate25%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

107articles/year

99.44% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Plasma and Fusion Research (ISSN: 1880-6821) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHYSICS, published by The Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research (JSPF) in Japan. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.310 (Q3), an H-index of 24.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

PhysicsQuantum MechanicsNuclear PhysicsEngineeringMaterials ScienceChemistryOrganic ChemistryComputer ScienceOpticsMathematicsThermodynamicsMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComposite Materials

Primary Research Areas

Physics Fluids & Plasmas

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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

JCRESCI2026

PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

Rank43/43

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

Rank40/43

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS	JCRESCI	43/43	Q4
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS	JCIESCI	40/43	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.5

Articles / Year39

Total Citations4

2025

IF0.4

Articles / Year59

Total Citations24

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year36

Total Citations54

2023

IF0.8

Articles / Year90

Total Citations108

2022

IF—

Articles / Year108

Total Citations293

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.5	39	4
2025	0.4	59	24
2024	0.8	36	54
2023	0.8	90	108
2022	—	108	293
2021	—	107	360
2020	—	88	801,526
2019	—	166	615
2018	—	125	789
2017	—	48	282
2016	—	125	566
2015	—	95	565

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,850Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2006-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.31

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.45

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,653 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations127

3-Year Documents225

Citable Documents225

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 Rate15.0%

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: 25%

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, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 107 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,653 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.