Physics World Journal Citation Rate 2026
0953-8585
eISSN 2058-7058
IOP Publishing
GB
Q4 Quartile
About Physics World
Physics World (PW) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by IOP Publishing in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0953-8585 (e-ISSN 2058-7058). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.06 (Q4 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 World Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Physics World has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.06, placing it in the Q4 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 World operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Physics World 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 World against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0953-8585 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2058-7058 |
| Publisher | IOP Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Physics World is published by IOP Publishing and based in United Kingdom.
Physics World 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 0.056.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.056 | 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: S9810779
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