The European Physical Journal A Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1434-6001 eISSN 1434-601X Springer Science+Business Media DE

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About The European Physical Journal A
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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.
How The European Physical … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+39%
Field avg: 1.72
APC vs Field Avg
+7%
Field avg: $3344

Compared against 25 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about The European Physical Journal A

The European Physical Journal A does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.388 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, The European Physical Journal A is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for The European Physical Journal A is $3590 USD.

The European Physical Journal A is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

The European Physical Journal A shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of The European Physical Journal A is 1434-6001. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1434-601X.

The European Physical Journal A sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.39, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
2.388
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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
YearWorks publishedCitations 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
Journal at a Glance
25,015
Total Works
567,631
Total Citations
230
h-index
2.74
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S4210173186

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