Physica Medica Journal Citation Rate 2026
1120-1797
eISSN 1724-191X
Elsevier BV
IT
Q3 Quartile
About Physica Medica
Physica Medica (PM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques and Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging, published by Elsevier BV in IT, catalogued under ISSN 1120-1797 (e-ISSN 1724-191X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.53 (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 (APC ~$2450 USD). OpenAlex records 11,036 works and 60,134 citations, with an h-index of 87.
Physica Medica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Physica Medica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.53, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques 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.
Physica Medica operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Physica Medica 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 Physica Medica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Physica Medica
- Budget $2450 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques, Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging, Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1120-1797 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1724-191X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Italy |
| APC / Cost | $2450 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Physica Medica is published by Elsevier BV and based in Italy. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2450.
In our subject taxonomy, Physica Medica is classified under Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques, Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging, Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications and Radiation Dose and Imaging.
Physica Medica 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 0.530.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.530 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S138998826
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