Canadian Journal of Physics Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0008-4204 eISSN 1208-6045 NRC Research Press CA

Q3 Quartile

About Canadian Journal of Physics
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Canadian Journal of Physics (CJP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by NRC Research Press in CA, catalogued under ISSN 0008-4204 (e-ISSN 1208-6045). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.28 (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.

Canadian Journal of Physics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Canadian Journal of Physics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.28, 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.

Canadian Journal of Physics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Canadian 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 Canadian Journal of Physics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

ISSN (Print) 0008-4204
ISSN (Online) 1208-6045
Publisher NRC Research Press
Country Canada
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h-index 151
Total Works 15,499
Total Citations 253,172
2-yr Mean Citedness 1.53 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Canadian Journal of Physics is published by NRC Research Press and based in Canada.

Editorially, Canadian Journal of Physics concentrates on Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy and Laser Applications.

Canadian Journal of Physics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 15,499 works that have together drawn 253,172 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 151; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.284; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.53.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Canadian Journal of Physics

Canadian Journal of Physics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.284 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Canadian Journal of Physics is not an open access journal.

Canadian Journal of Physics is published by NRC Research Press.

Canadian Journal of Physics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Canadian Journal of Physics is 0008-4204. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1208-6045.

Canadian Journal of Physics sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.28, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Citation Rate
1.284
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.284 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
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 85 75
2024 83 242
2023 95 251
2022 71 315
2021 102 476
2020 113 541
2019 176 1,204
2018 206 1,485
2017 255 2,196
2016 207 2,275
2015 194 1,540
2014 281 3,330
Journal at a Glance
15,499
Total Works
253,172
Total Citations
151
h-index
1.53
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Canadian Journal of Physics most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Advanced Chemical Physics Studies
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1,612 works
Atomic and Molecular Physics
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1,439 works
1,163 works
Nuclear physics research studies
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1,126 works
Nuclear Physics and Applications
Physics and Astronomy
1,072 works
Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
Earth and Planetary Sciences
816 works
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Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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