What is the Impact Factor of Scipost Physics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Scipost Physics is 5.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Scipost Physics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Scipost Physics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.502 (Q1) and an H-index of 75.

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

Scipost Physics is published by SciPost Foundation. It operates under a Diamond Open Access model, exempting authors completely from Article Processing Charges ($0 USD APC).

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

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

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,445Top JournalDiamond OAHybrid

Scipost Physics

Abbreviation (ISO):SCIPOST PHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):2542-4653(Print)

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Publisher:SciPost Foundation

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.6↑ +0.2

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 (2020–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Scipost Physics

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.502

#2,445

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

75 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate13%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

265articles/year

98.36% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Scipost Physics (abbr: SCIPOST PHYS, ISSN: 2542-4653) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics and Astronomy, published by SciPost Foundation in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.502 (Q1), an H-index of 75.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

PhysicsQuantum MechanicsMathematicsComputer ScienceGeometryMathematical AnalysisCondensed Matter PhysicsEngineeringThermodynamicsChemistry

Primary Research Areas

Physics and Astronomy Physics and Astronomy (all)

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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

Rank15/112

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank12/112

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	15/112	Q1
PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	12/112	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

11 year

2026Latest

IF5.6

Articles / Year196

Total Citations166

2025

IF5.4

Articles / Year395

Total Citations1,724

2024

IF4.6

Articles / Year336

Total Citations3,559

2023

IF5.5

Articles / Year431

Total Citations6,846

2022

IF6.554

Articles / Year333

Total Citations6,978

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.6	196	166
2025	5.4	395	1,724
2024	4.6	336	3,559
2023	5.5	431	6,846
2022	6.554	333	6,978
2021	6.093	267	5,785
2020	5.051	188	6,715
2019	—	160	8,197
2018	—	111	4,346
2017	—	68	3,761
2016	—	18	562

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,445Scopus Q1Diamond OASCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2016-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.502

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.09

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

100% Free

Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.

Diamond Open Access

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations5,308

3-Year Documents1,079

Citable Documents1,079

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 Rate17.9%

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)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: 13%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 265 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.