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Physica Scripta

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

 103

Rank

2024-2025

 14099

SJR

2024-2025

 0.388

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 Physica Scripta
Abbreviation Phys. Scr.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q2); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q3); Condensed Matter Physics (Q3); Mathematical Physics (Q3)
h-index 103
Overall Rank/Ranking 14099
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.388
Impact Score 2.68
Publisher Institute of Physics
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 00318949, 14024896
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1970-2025




About Physica Scripta


Physica Scripta is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q2); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q3); Condensed Matter Physics (Q3); Mathematical Physics (Q3). It is published by Institute of Physics. The overall rank of Physica Scripta is 14099. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.388. 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 103. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Physica Scripta journal is 00318949, 14024896. 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. Physica Scripta is cited by a total of 11717 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Physica Scripta Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Physica Scripta is 2.68, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Physica Scripta IF is decreased by a factor of 0.02 and approximate percentage change is -0.74% 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

Physica Scripta Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Physica Scripta 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 Physica Scripta. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.68
2023 2.70
2022 2.93
2021 2.90
2020 2.15
2019 1.91
2018 1.97
2017 1.68
2016 1.23
2015 1.26
2014 1.18

Physica Scripta h-index


  Table Setting

Physica Scripta has an h-index of 103. It means 103 articles of this journal have more than 103 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.




Physica Scripta ISSN


The ISSN of Physica Scripta is 00318949, 14024896. 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

Physica Scripta Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Physica Scripta is 14099. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.388. 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 Physica Scripta by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.388
2023 0.415
2022 0.441
2021 0.456
2020 0.415
2019 0.530
2018 0.534
2017 0.376
2016 0.391
2015 0.393
2014 0.489

Ranking of Physica Scripta by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 14099
2023 12661
2022 11550
2021 10889
2020 11763
2019 9308
2018 8986
2017 11410
2016 11231
2015 11069
2014 9125

Physica Scripta Publisher


Table Setting

Physica Scripta is published by Institute of Physics. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1970-2025. 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 Physica Scripta is Phys. Scr.. This abbreviation ('Phys. Scr.') 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 Physica Scripta


If your research field is/are related to Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q2); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q3); Condensed Matter Physics (Q3); Mathematical Physics (Q3), 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 Physica Scripta?

Physica Scripta 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 2.93 (2022) and 1.18 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.05 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Physica Scripta?

The Physica Scripta has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.388, 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 0.534 in 2018 and the lowest being 0.376 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Physica Scripta over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.05.


What's the latest h-index of the Physica Scripta?

The latest h-index of the Physica Scripta is 103.


Who's the publisher of the Physica Scripta?

The Physica Scripta is published by the Institute of Physics, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Physica Scripta?

The Physica Scripta is currently ranked 14099 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 8986 in 2018 and its lowest position of 14099 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Physica Scripta?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Physica Scripta is Phys. Scr..


Is the "Physica Scripta" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Physica Scripta is classified as a journal that the Institute of Physics publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Physica Scripta?

The Physica Scripta encompasses the following areas:

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mathematical Physics

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


What's the ISSN of the Physica Scripta?

The Physica Scripta is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00318949, 14024896.


What's the best quartile of the Physica Scripta?

The best quartile for the Physica Scripta is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Physica Scripta?

The Physica Scripta coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1970-2025.


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 Physica Scripta

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.68
2023 2.70
2022 2.93
2021 2.90
2020 2.15
2019 1.91
2018 1.97
2017 1.68
2016 1.23
2015 1.26
2014 1.18



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