Communications in Theoretical Physics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0253-6102 eISSN 1572-9494 Institute of Physics CN

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Communications in Theoretical Physics
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Communications in Theoretical Physics (CTP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Institute of Physics in CN, catalogued under ISSN 0253-6102 (e-ISSN 1572-9494). As of 2026, it has a 2025 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.

Communications in Theoretical Physics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Communications in Theoretical Physics has a 2025 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.

Communications in Theoretical Physics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Communications in Theoretical 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 Communications in Theoretical Physics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

ISSN (Print) 0253-6102
ISSN (Online) 1572-9494
Publisher Institute of Physics
Country China
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h-index 73
Total Works 10,632
Total Citations 63,435
2-yr Mean Citedness 2.83 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Communications in Theoretical Physics is published by Institute of Physics and based in China.

Editorially, Communications in Theoretical Physics concentrates on Nonlinear Waves and Solitons, Quantum Information and Cryptography and Nonlinear Photonic Systems.

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

OpenAlex records 10,632 works that have together drawn 63,435 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 73; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.668; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.83.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Communications in Theoretical Physics

Communications in Theoretical Physics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.668 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Communications in Theoretical Physics is not an open access journal.

Communications in Theoretical Physics is published by Institute of Physics.

Communications in Theoretical 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 Communications in Theoretical Physics is 0253-6102. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1572-9494.

Communications in Theoretical Physics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.67, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.668
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.668 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 204 311
2024 286 1,413
2023 191 1,719
2022 212 1,618
2021 227 2,752
2020 193 3,019
2019 199 2,221
2018 217 2,211
2017 216 2,427
2016 294 2,252
2015 233 1,866
2014 250 2,518
Journal at a Glance
10,632
Total Works
63,435
Total Citations
73
h-index
2.83
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Communications in Theoretical Physics most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Nonlinear Waves and Solitons
Physics and Astronomy
1,706 works
1,424 works
Nonlinear Photonic Systems
Physics and Astronomy
1,268 works
1,053 works
Quantum Mechanics and Applications
Physics and Astronomy
919 works
824 works
Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
Physics and Astronomy
805 works
Research Highlights

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S165969127

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