Physics of Plasmas Journal Citation Rate 2026
1070-664X
eISSN 1089-7674
American Institute of Physics
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Physics of Plasmas
Physics of Plasmas (PP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by American Institute of Physics in US, catalogued under ISSN 1070-664X (e-ISSN 1089-7674). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.30 (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.
Physics of Plasmas Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Physics of Plasmas has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.30, placing it in the Q2 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.
Physics of Plasmas operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Physics of Plasmas 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 of Plasmas against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1070-664X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1089-7674 |
| Publisher | American Institute of Physics |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Physics of Plasmas is published by American Institute of Physics and based in United States.
Its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 1.958 (2023) to 2.299 (2025).
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Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 17% over the last 2 years (from 1.958 to 2.299), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.299 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 1.958 | 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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