What is the Impact Factor of Russian Physics Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Russian Physics Journal is 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Russian Physics Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Russian Physics Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.231 (Q3) and an H-index of 28.

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

Russian Physics Journal is published by Springer US. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,536 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #20,174Subscription

Russian Physics Journal

Abbreviation (ISO):RUSS. PHYS. J

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Identifier (ISSN):1064-8887(Print)/1573-9228(Online)

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Publisher:Springer US

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.8↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Russian Physics Journal

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.231

#20,174

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

28 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate25%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

289articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Russian Physics Journal covers the broad spectrum of specialized research in applied physics, with emphasis on work with practical applications in solid-state physics, optics, and magnetism. Particularly interesting results are reported in connection with: electroluminescence and crystal phospors; semiconductors; phase transformations in solids; superconductivity; properties of thin films; and magnetomechanical phenomena.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics96.4%Quantum mechanics88%Materials science65.6%Chemistry60%Engineering54.5%Organic chemistry48.6%Mathematics46%Optics42.4%Computer science39%Composite material38.8%Thermodynamics34.6%Nuclear physics32.7%Condensed matter physics28.1%Metallurgy27.8%Biology27.2%Electrical engineering25.6%Optoelectronics22.5%Atomic physics21.8%Geology21.6%Geometry20.6%

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

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank87/112

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank90/112

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	87/112	Q4
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	90/112	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.8

Articles / Year49

Total Citations2

2025

IF0.4

Articles / Year312

Total Citations256

2024

IF0.4

Articles / Year287

Total Citations482

2023

IF0.6

Articles / Year292

Total Citations476

2022

IF0.616

Articles / Year289

Total Citations521

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.8	49	2
2025	0.4	312	256
2024	0.4	287	482
2023	0.6	292	476
2022	0.616	289	521
2021	0.664	303	766
2020	0.616	317	965
2019	0.625	278	1,240
2018	0.555	360	1,361
2017	—	324	1,310
2016	—	281	1,133
2015	—	276	1,172

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #20,174Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1990, 1992-2003, 2005-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.231

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.73

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,536 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations580

3-Year Documents889

Citable Documents888

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 Rate30.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q3

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, 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

Russian Physics Journal (abbr: RUSS. PHYS. J, ISSN: 1064-8887) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHYSICS, published by Springer US in Russia since 1965. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.231 (Q3), an H-index of 28.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 289 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,536 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.