The European Physical Journal A Citation Rate 2026
1434-6001
eISSN 1434-601X
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About The European Physical Journal A
The European Physical Journal A (EPJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atomic and Molecular Physics and Nuclear Physics and Applications, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1434-6001 (e-ISSN 1434-601X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.39 (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 (APC ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 24,902 works and 565,736 citations, with an h-index of 230.
The European Physical Journal A Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The European Physical Journal A has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.39, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Atomic and Molecular Physics 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.
The European Physical Journal A operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The European Physical Journal A 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 The European Physical Journal A against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The European Physical Journal A
- Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Atomic and Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics and Applications, Nuclear physics research studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1434-6001 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1434-601X |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
| h-index | 230 |
| Total Works | 25,015 |
| Total Citations | 567,631 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.74 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
The European Physical Journal A is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, The European Physical Journal A is classified under Atomic and Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics and Applications, Nuclear physics research studies and Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies.
The European Physical Journal A is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 25,015 works that have together drawn 567,631 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 230; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.388; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.74.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.388 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 297 | 719 |
| 2024 | 266 | 1,290 |
| 2023 | 331 | 2,758 |
| 2022 | 270 | 3,060 |
| 2021 | 353 | 4,083 |
| 2020 | 306 | 5,092 |
| 2019 | 250 | 5,207 |
| 2018 | 236 | 4,085 |
| 2017 | 246 | 4,713 |
| 2016 | 375 | 10,652 |
| 2015 | 187 | 5,529 |
| 2014 | 190 | 5,391 |
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