ImpaQ Ecosystem•Clarivate, Scopus & CORE Data
Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS ESCI Q3Scopus Q4SCImago #20,190Hybrid

Quantum Studies-Mathematics and Foundations

Acronym:qsmf
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Identifier (ISSN):2196-5609(Print)/2196-5617(Online)
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Publisher:Springer Nature
Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)
Clarivate IF (2026)
0.9↓ -0.1
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS ESCIJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Quantum Studies-Mathematics and Foundations

WoS Q3
01120.820230.92024120250.92026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):0.9
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4
0.231
#20,190

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
18

18 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ3
Self-Citation Rate11.1%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
35articles/year
30.23% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The primary goals of Quantum Studies: Mathematics and Foundations are to promote a deeper understanding of all fundamental aspects of quantum theory and to bridge between theoretical questions, foundational issues, mathematical methods, and the further evolution of quantum physics. Papers of high scientific quality in and between these domains are welcome. The emphasis is on mathematical methods and insights that lead to a better understanding of the paradoxical aspects of quantum physics and to its expansion into new domains. We encourage the creative use of such paradoxes and invite research articles and surveys. The target audience of this international journal are physicists, mathematicians and philosophers of science with an interest in the fundamental aspects of quantum theory.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Physics84.4%Quantum mechanics80.7%Mathematics72%Quantum52%Computer science43.3%Mathematical analysis31.5%Theoretical physics27.1%Mathematical physics24.9%Engineering24.3%Pure mathematics23.4%Philosophy23.1%Biology21.8%Classical mechanics20.6%Statistical physics20.2%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRESCI2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q3
Rank82/112
IndexESCI
JCIESCI2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q3
Rank78/112
IndexESCI

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF0.9
Articles / Year24
Total Citations5
2025
IF1
Articles / Year20
Total Citations25
2024
IF0.9
Articles / Year45
Total Citations83
2023
IF0.8
Articles / Year23
Total Citations55
2022
IF—
Articles / Year26
Total Citations95

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #20,190Scopus Q4SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2014-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:MathematicsPhysics and Astronomy
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4
0.231

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4
Citations / Doc (2 years)
0.93

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,656 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations80
3-Year Documents91
Citable Documents91

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 Rate11.1%

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 OpticsQ4
Mathematical PhysicsQ4
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: 11.1%

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):
3区 (Zone 3)Physics & Astrophysics
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区PHYSICS, 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

Quantum Studies-Mathematics and Foundations (acronym: qsmf, ISSN: 2196-5609) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHYSICS, published by Springer Nature. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.90, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.231 (Q4), an H-index of 18.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 35 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,656 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Language
English
Frequency
4 issues per year
Indexing & Databases
ESCIScopusPubMed

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