Canadian Journal of Physics Citation Rate 2026
0008-4204
eISSN 1208-6045
NRC Research Press
CA
Q3 Quartile
About Canadian Journal of Physics
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 |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| 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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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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
| Year | Works published | Citations 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 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S173335977
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