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Journal of Fusion Energy

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.57

h-Index

2024-2025

 36

Rank

2024-2025

 9603

SJR

2024-2025

 0.604

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Fusion Energy
Abbreviation J. Fusion Energy
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q2); Nuclear Energy and Engineering (Q2)
h-index 36
Overall Rank/Ranking 9603
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.604
Impact Score 1.57
Publisher Springer New York
Country United States
ISSN 15729591, 01640313
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1981-1983, 1985-2025




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Fusion Energy features original research contributions and review papers examining the development of thermonuclear fusion as a useful power source. It is designed to serve as a journal of record for publication of research results in the field.

This journal also provides a forum for discussion of broader policy and planning issues that have played and will continue to play a crucial role in energy fusion programs. In keeping with this theme, readers will find articles covering an array of important matters of policy and program direction.


About Journal of Fusion Energy


Journal of Fusion Energy is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q2); Nuclear Energy and Engineering (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Fusion Energy is 9603. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.604. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 36. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Journal of Fusion Energy journal is 15729591, 01640313. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Fusion Energy is cited by a total of 154 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Fusion Energy Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Fusion Energy is 1.57, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Fusion Energy IF is increased by a factor of 0.31 and approximate percentage change is 24.6% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Fusion Energy Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Fusion Energy is 1.57. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Fusion Energy. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.57
2023 1.26
2022 1.01
2021 1.65
2020 1.46
2019 0.48
2018 0.77
2017 0.77
2016 0.83
2015 1.15
2014 0.98

Journal of Fusion Energy h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Fusion Energy has an h-index of 36. It means 36 articles of this journal have more than 36 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Fusion Energy ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Fusion Energy is 15729591, 01640313. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Fusion Energy Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Fusion Energy is 9603. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.604. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Fusion Energy by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.604
2023 0.479
2022 0.800
2021 0.497
2020 0.496
2019 0.221
2018 0.269
2017 0.411
2016 0.405
2015 0.352
2014 0.333

Ranking of Journal of Fusion Energy by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 9603
2023 11230
2022 5977
2021 10070
2020 10148
2019 17426
2018 14787
2017 10747
2016 10917
2015 11980
2014 12102

Journal of Fusion Energy Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Fusion Energy is published by Springer New York. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1981-1983, 1985-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Fusion Energy is J. Fusion Energy. This abbreviation ('J. Fusion Energy') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Fusion Energy


If your research field is/are related to Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q2); Nuclear Energy and Engineering (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

Journal of Fusion Energy latest impact IF is 1.57. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.65 (2021) and 0.48 (2019), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.08 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The Journal of Fusion Energy has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.604, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.800 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.221 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Fusion Energy over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.08.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Fusion Energy is 36.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The Journal of Fusion Energy is published by the Springer New York, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The Journal of Fusion Energy is currently ranked 9603 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 5977 in 2022 and its lowest position of 17426 in 2019.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Fusion Energy is J. Fusion Energy.


Is the "Journal of Fusion Energy" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Fusion Energy is classified as a journal that the Springer New York publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The Journal of Fusion Energy encompasses the following areas:

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The Journal of Fusion Energy is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15729591, 01640313.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The best quartile for the Journal of Fusion Energy is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Fusion Energy?

The Journal of Fusion Energy coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1981-1983, 1985-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Fusion Energy

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.57
2023 1.26
2022 1.01
2021 1.65
2020 1.46
2019 0.48
2018 0.77
2017 0.77
2016 0.83
2015 1.15
2014 0.98



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