What is the Impact Factor of Quantum Science and Technology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Quantum Science and Technology is 4.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Quantum Science and Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Quantum Science and Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.492 (Q1) and an H-index of 72.

Who publishes Quantum Science and Technology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Quantum Science and Technology is published by Institute of Physics Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,786 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Quantum Science and Technology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Quantum Science and Technology is "QUANTUM SCI. TECHNOL" with common acronym "qst-iop". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,462Top JournalHybrid

Quantum Science and Technology

Acronym:qst-iop

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Abbreviation (ISO):QUANTUM SCI. TECHNOL

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Identifier (ISSN):2058-9565(Print)

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Publisher:Institute of Physics Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.9↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Quantum Science and Technology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.492

#2,462

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

72 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate3.6%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

129articles/year

78.63% Gold OA•97.81% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Quantum Science and Technology™ is a new multidisciplinary, electronic-only journal, devoted to publishing research of the highest quality and impact covering theoretical and experimental advances in the fundamental science and application of all quantum-enabled technologies. Full details about the journal's subject coverage can be found in the scope. If you are interested in submitting a research article please contact the journal team at [email protected].

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics81.4%Quantum mechanics80.6%Quantum69.2%Computer science66.4%Mathematics56%Engineering50.5%Quantum computer38.3%Optics30.1%Electrical engineering28.8%Algorithm28.5%Qubit28.1%Quantum entanglement27.2%Materials science25%Quantum information24%Artificial intelligence20.6%Open quantum system20.6%Operating system20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Materials Science Materials Science (miscellaneous)

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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

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank21/112

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank8/28

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank15/112

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank4/28

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	21/112	Q1
QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	8/28	Q2
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	15/112	Q1
QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	4/28	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.9

Articles / Year125

Total Citations54

2025

IF5

Articles / Year261

Total Citations656

2024

IF5.6

Articles / Year210

Total Citations1,558

2023

IF6.7

Articles / Year130

Total Citations1,888

2022

IF6.568

Articles / Year142

Total Citations2,706

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.9	125	54
2025	5	261	656
2024	5.6	210	1,558
2023	6.7	130	1,888
2022	6.568	142	2,706
2021	5.994	138	3,532
2020	4.041	111	4,589
2019	3.022	62	2,918
2018	0	103	5,314
2017	—	107	4,195
2016	—	15	505
2013	—	1	1

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,462Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2016-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.492

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.86

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,786 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,425

3-Year Documents445

Citable Documents444

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 Rate19.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ1

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q1

Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q1

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: 3.6%

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):

1区 (Zone 1)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区QUANTUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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

Quantum Science and Technology (acronym: qst-iop, abbr: QUANTUM SCI. TECHNOL, ISSN: 2058-9565) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Materials Science, published by Institute of Physics Publishing in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.492 (Q1), an H-index of 72.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 129 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,786 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.