Foundations of Physics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0015-9018 eISSN 1572-9516 Springer Science+Business Media NL

Q2 Quartile

About Foundations of Physics
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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.
How Foundations of Physics Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-10%
Field avg: 2.17
APC vs Field Avg
+10%
Field avg: $2888

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Foundations of Physics

Foundations of Physics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.949 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Foundations of Physics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Foundations of Physics is $3190 USD.

Foundations of Physics is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Foundations 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 Foundations of Physics is 0015-9018. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1572-9516.

Foundations of Physics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.95, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.949
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation 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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OpenAlex ID: S16904162

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