Annals of Physics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-4916
eISSN 1096-035X
Elsevier
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Annals of Physics
Annals of Physics (AP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Black Holes and Theoretical Physics and Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates, published by Elsevier in US, catalogued under ISSN 0003-4916 (e-ISSN 1096-035X). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.07 (Q2 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. OpenAlex records 13,391 works and 486,543 citations, with an h-index of 276.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 117 days.
Annals of Physics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Annals of Physics has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.07, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Black Holes and Theoretical Physics research area. 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.
Annals 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 117 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Annals 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 Annals of Physics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Annals of Physics
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 117 days.
- This journal covers Black Holes and Theoretical Physics, Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates, Cosmology and Gravitation Theories. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0003-4916 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-035X |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~117 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Annals of Physics is published by Elsevier and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Annals of Physics is classified under Black Holes and Theoretical Physics, Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates, Cosmology and Gravitation Theories and Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies.
For prospective authors, Annals of Physics returns a first decision in about 117 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.070.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.070 | 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.
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