Journal decision profile

Communications in Mathematical Physics

Mathematics · Physics and Astronomy

Communications in Mathematical Physics' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.6, ranking Q1 in Geometry and Topology and 1 other subfield. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Springer Science+Business MediaGermanypISSN 0010-3616eISSN 1432-0916
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
2.6

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 2.85.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
258 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 204–407 days

86 of 86 PubMed-indexed articles · 100% coverage · 2024–2025

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$2,990

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
2.62026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#36 / 1,203LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
29.6%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
1.53MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
258 daysIQR 204–407 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
314 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share29.6%

371 of 1,254 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share3.1%

39 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI1.53×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#36

of 1,203 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 1.53, so its typical recent paper runs about 53% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

29.6% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

2752016
2452017
2062018
3592019
2662020
3412021
3312022
2622023
3232024
3212025

Recent work-type mix

1,254 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article98.4%
Erratum1.4%
Letter0.1%
Paratext0.1%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Algebraic structures and combinatorial models150
Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics119
Spectral Theory in Mathematical Physics103
Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals85
Advanced Operator Algebra Research77
Black Holes and Theoretical Physics72
Navier-Stokes equation solutions68
Advanced Mathematical Physics Problems63
Random Matrices and Applications47
Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory42
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-28. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 1,254 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Geometry and TopologyQ1
Nuclear and High Energy PhysicsQ2
Mathematical PhysicsQ1
Statistical and Nonlinear PhysicsQ2

Is Communications in Mathematical Physics a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Communications in Mathematical Physics is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Geometry and Topology and 1 other subfield and ranks #305 of 886 Physics & Astronomy journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 35%). Communications in Mathematical Physics' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.6. Recent papers took a median of 258 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,990 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Geometry and Topology, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, and Mathematical Physics, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Geometry and Topology
Rank in Physics & Astronomy
#305 of 886
Top 35%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
2.6
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
258 days
Median, PubMed records
Indicative APC
$2,990
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
321
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
B1
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#305
of 886 Physics & Astronomy field journals
#240
among Q1 Physics & Astronomy journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
12,670
H-Index
327
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
6,280
Subject Areas
Geometry and TopologyNuclear and High Energy PhysicsMathematical PhysicsStatistical and Nonlinear Physics

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Communications in Mathematical Physics

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Communications in Mathematical Physics' papers in subfields including Geometry and Topology, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, and Mathematical Physics. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

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  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in Communications in Mathematical Physics' author guidelines; Springer Science+Business Media runs the submission site. Every author usually needs an ORCID iD, and the corresponding author needs an account on the submission site.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,990 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 258 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). Communications in Mathematical Physics does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Communications in Mathematical Physics

Is Communications in Mathematical Physics a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Communications in Mathematical Physics is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Geometry and Topology and 1 other subfield and ranks #305 of 886 Physics & Astronomy journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 35%). Communications in Mathematical Physics' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.6. Recent papers took a median of 258 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,990 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Geometry and Topology, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, and Mathematical Physics, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Communications in Mathematical Physics' Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Communications in Mathematical Physics' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 2.6, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Communications in Mathematical Physics?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Communications in Mathematical Physics or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. What recent PubMed records do show is speed: accepted papers took a median of 258 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare Communications in Mathematical Physics' quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Communications in Mathematical Physics in?

Communications in Mathematical Physics' best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Geometry and Topology; Q2 in Nuclear and High Energy Physics; Q1 in Mathematical Physics; Q2 in Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Communications in Mathematical Physics will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does Communications in Mathematical Physics take from submission to acceptance?

Across 86 recent PubMed records with both dates, Communications in Mathematical Physics took a median of 258 days from submission to acceptance; the middle half took 204–407 days. This interval includes editorial handling and revisions, so it is not the time to a first decision.

How much does it cost to publish in Communications in Mathematical Physics?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,990 USD for Communications in Mathematical Physics. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Communications in Mathematical Physics?

Comparable journals include Acta Mathematica, Annales Scientifiques De L Ecole Normale Superieure, Letters in Mathematical Physics, and Tunisian Journal of Mathematics. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Communications in Mathematical Physics?

Submit online through the link in Communications in Mathematical Physics' author guidelines on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter. Accepted papers took a median of 258 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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