Foundations of Physics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0015-9018
eISSN 1572-9516
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Foundations of Physics
Foundations of Physics (FP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics and Cosmology and Gravitation Theories, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0015-9018 (e-ISSN 1572-9516). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.95 (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 (APC ~$3190 USD).
Foundations of Physics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Foundations of Physics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.95, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 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.
Foundations of Physics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Foundations 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 Foundations of Physics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Foundations of Physics
- Budget $3190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Cosmology and Gravitation Theories, Quantum Information and Cryptography. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0015-9018 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1572-9516 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Foundations of Physics is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3190.
In our subject taxonomy, Foundations of Physics is classified under Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Cosmology and Gravitation Theories, Quantum Information and Cryptography and Quantum Mechanics and Applications.
Foundations of Physics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.949.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.949 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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