Applied Physics A Journal Citation Rate 2026
0947-8396
eISSN 1432-0630
Springer Nature
DE
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Fast Review
About Applied Physics A
Applied Physics A (AP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0947-8396 (e-ISSN 1432-0630). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.67 (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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 44 days.
Applied Physics A Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Physics A has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.67, placing it in the Q2 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.
Applied Physics A operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 44 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Physics A 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 Applied Physics A against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Physics A
- The average time from submission to first decision is 44 days, which is moderate for the field.
| ISSN (Print) | 0947-8396 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-0630 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~44 days to first decision |
| h-index | 198 |
| Total Works | 25,299 |
| Total Citations | 507,543 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.18 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Physics A is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3690.
Editorially, Applied Physics A concentrates on Laser Material Processing Techniques, ZnO doping and properties and Semiconductor materials and devices.
Applied Physics A is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Applied Physics A returns a first decision in about 44 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 25,299 works that have together drawn 507,543 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 198; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.666; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.18.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.666 | 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 | 1,021 | 2,750 |
| 2024 | 971 | 5,778 |
| 2023 | 855 | 7,189 |
| 2022 | 1,128 | 12,343 |
| 2021 | 1,066 | 15,016 |
| 2020 | 929 | 17,296 |
| 2019 | 925 | 18,162 |
| 2018 | 843 | 15,788 |
| 2017 | 819 | 13,472 |
| 2016 | 1,222 | 19,848 |
| 2015 | 594 | 10,608 |
| 2014 | 741 | 11,420 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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Last updated: Mar 20, 2026
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