Inverse Problems

About Inverse Problems

Inverse Problems is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by IOP Publishing.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Inverse Problems maintains a standard position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 1.77, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

ISSN (Print) 0266-5611
ISSN (Online) 1361-6420
Publisher IOP Publishing
Country United Kingdom
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About Inverse Problems

Inverse Problems is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by IOP Publishing.

Inverse Problems is published by IOP Publishing from GB as a journal. It has published 5,364 works to date, attracting 176,716 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 162, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Numerical methods in inverse problems, Microwave Imaging and Scattering Analysis, Advanced Mathematical Modeling in Engineering.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Inverse Problems

The current impact factor of Inverse Problems is 1.768.

No, Inverse Problems is not an open access journal.

Inverse Problems is published by IOP Publishing.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Clean
Impact Factor
1.768
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.768 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

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Journal at a Glance
5,364
Total Works
176,716
Total Citations
162
h-index
1.78
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Inverse Problems most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Numerical methods in inverse problems
    Mathematics
    2,833 works
  2. Microwave Imaging and Scattering Analysis
    Engineering
    1,127 works
  3. Advanced Mathematical Modeling in Engineering
    Computer Science
    675 works
  4. Sparse and Compressive Sensing Techniques
    Engineering
    523 works
  5. Electrical and Bioimpedance Tomography
    Engineering
    487 works
  6. Geophysical Methods and Applications
    Engineering
    417 works
  7. Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
    Medicine
    411 works
  8. Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation
    Engineering
    385 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S1393328

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