Physics Letters B Journal Citation Rate 2026
0370-2693
eISSN 1873-2445
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Physics Letters B
Physics Letters B (PLB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0370-2693 (e-ISSN 1873-2445). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.03 (Q1 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 is fully open access.
Physics Letters B Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Physics Letters B has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.03, placing it in the Q1 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Physics Letters B makes all articles freely available to readers.
Researchers looking to publish in Physics Letters B 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 Physics Letters B against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0370-2693 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2445 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Physics Letters B is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It publishes on an open-access basis.
Its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 3.658 (2023) to 4.032 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 10% over the last 2 years (from 3.658 to 4.032), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.032 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 3.658 | 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: Jul 12, 2026
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