American Journal of Physics Citation Rate 2026
0002-9505
eISSN 1943-2909
American Association of Physics Teachers
US
Q3 Quartile
About American Journal of Physics
American Journal of Physics (AJP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by American Association of Physics Teachers in US, catalogued under ISSN 0002-9505 (e-ISSN 1943-2909). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.69 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 64 days.
American Journal of Physics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Journal of Physics has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.69, placing it in the Q3 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
American Journal of Physics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 64 days.
Researchers looking to publish in American Journal of Physics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare American Journal of Physics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Journal of Physics
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 64 days.
| ISSN (Print) | 0002-9505 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1943-2909 |
| Publisher | American Association of Physics Teachers |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~64 days to first decision |
| h-index | 314 |
| Total Works | 26,211 |
| Total Citations | 791,707 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.86 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Journal of Physics is published by American Association of Physics Teachers and based in United States.
Editorially, American Journal of Physics concentrates on Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies, Quantum Mechanics and Applications and Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, within the broader field of Physics and Astronomy.
American Journal of Physics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, American Journal of Physics returns a first decision in about 64 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 26,211 works that have together drawn 791,707 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 314; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.690; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.86.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.690 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 | 92 |
| 2024 | 169 | 255 |
| 2023 | 155 | 478 |
| 2022 | 153 | 446 |
| 2021 | 173 | 719 |
| 2020 | 188 | 1,033 |
| 2019 | 177 | 1,565 |
| 2018 | 160 | 1,362 |
| 2017 | 167 | 1,402 |
| 2016 | 158 | 1,619 |
| 2015 | 195 | 2,604 |
| 2014 | 200 | 3,301 |
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