Reports on Progress in Physics
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Reports on Progress in Physics
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
273 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Published monthly and covering all branches of physics, Reports on Progress in Physics is a prestigious journal for the publication of reviews surveying the development of selected topics, typically over the previous decade, within a wider context. Articles combine a critical evaluation of the field for established workers with a reliable and accessible introduction for newcomers and specialists in other fields. The journal has traditionally published review articles. Recently two other article types have been introduced to deal with subjects that have not reached a level of maturity necessary for a full review: Reports on Progress and Key Issues Reviews.
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PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
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Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisReports on Progress in Physics (acronym: ropp-iop, abbr: REP. PROG. PHYS, ISSN: 0034-4885) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in England since 1934. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 15.4, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 3.983 (Q1), an H-index of 273.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 40 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,482 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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