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Chinese Physics C

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

2.68

h-Index

2024-2025

 55

Rank

2024-2025

 5170

SJR

2024-2025

 0.96

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 Chinese Physics C
Abbreviation Chin. Phys. C
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Instrumentation (Q1); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2)
h-index 55
Overall Rank/Ranking 5170
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.96
Impact Score 2.68
Publisher IOP Publishing Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 16741137
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2008-2025




Aim and Scope


Chinese Physics C covers the latest developments and achievements in the theory, experiment and applications of::


Particle physics
Nuclear physics
Astrophysics and cosmology related to particles and nuclei
Detectors and experimental methods
Accelerators
Synchrotron radiation
and other related fields

The journal also contains a section of "Rapid Communications", which includes short reports on the latest important scientific results, published as quickly as possible. Such breakthrough research articles have very high priority for publication.


About Chinese Physics C


Chinese Physics C is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Instrumentation (Q1); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2). It is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Chinese Physics C is 5170. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.96. 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 55. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Chinese Physics C journal is 16741137. 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. Chinese Physics C is cited by a total of 2613 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Chinese Physics C Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Chinese Physics C is 2.68, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Chinese Physics C IF is decreased by a factor of 0.7 and approximate percentage change is -20.71% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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

Chinese Physics C Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Chinese Physics C is 2.68. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Chinese Physics C. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.68
2023 3.38
2022 3.47
2021 2.76
2020 2.08
2019 2.50
2018 6.27
2017 3.81
2016 5.64
2015 4.18
2014 0.94

Chinese Physics C h-index


  Table Setting

Chinese Physics C has an h-index of 55. It means 55 articles of this journal have more than 55 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.




Chinese Physics C ISSN


The ISSN of Chinese Physics C is 16741137. 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

Chinese Physics C Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Chinese Physics C is 5170. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.96. 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 Chinese Physics C by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.96
2023 1.184
2022 1.231
2021 0.896
2020 1.207
2019 1.256
2018 1.837
2017 1.967
2016 2.375
2015 2.238
2014 0.425

Ranking of Chinese Physics C by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5170
2023 3363
2022 2956
2021 4830
2020 3277
2019 3016
2018 1593
2017 1425
2016 1018
2015 1177
2014 10190

Chinese Physics C Publisher


Table Setting

Chinese Physics C is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2008-2025. 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 Chinese Physics C is Chin. Phys. C. This abbreviation ('Chin. Phys. C') 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 Chinese Physics C


If your research field is/are related to Instrumentation (Q1); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (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 Chinese Physics C?

Chinese Physics C latest impact IF is 2.68. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 6.27 (2018) and 0.94 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.43 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Chinese Physics C?

The Chinese Physics C has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.96, 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 2.375 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.425 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Chinese Physics C over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.43.


What's the latest h-index of the Chinese Physics C?

The latest h-index of the Chinese Physics C is 55.


Who's the publisher of the Chinese Physics C?

The Chinese Physics C is published by the IOP Publishing Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Chinese Physics C?

The Chinese Physics C is currently ranked 5170 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 1018 in 2016 and its lowest position of 10190 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Chinese Physics C?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Chinese Physics C is Chin. Phys. C.


Is the "Chinese Physics C" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Chinese Physics C is classified as a journal that the IOP Publishing Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Chinese Physics C?

The Chinese Physics C encompasses the following areas:

  • Instrumentation
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

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


What's the ISSN of the Chinese Physics C?

The Chinese Physics C is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 16741137.


What's the best quartile of the Chinese Physics C?

The best quartile for the Chinese Physics C is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Chinese Physics C?

The Chinese Physics C coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2008-2025.


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 Chinese Physics C

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.68
2023 3.38
2022 3.47
2021 2.76
2020 2.08
2019 2.50
2018 6.27
2017 3.81
2016 5.64
2015 4.18
2014 0.94



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