Journal decision profile

European Journal of Physics

Physics and Astronomy

European Journal of Physics' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 0.9, ranking Q4 in Statistical and Nonlinear Physics and 1 other subfield. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

IOP PublishingUnited KingdompISSN 0143-0807eISSN 1361-6404
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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
0.9

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 1.18.

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

Not available — there are not enough recent PubMed records with both received and accepted dates.

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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$3,325

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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.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.
0.92026 · 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.
#33 / 1,052LIFETIME 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.
5.6%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.
0.19MEDIAN 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.
—NOT AVAILABLE
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.
164 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share5.6%

37 of 656 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share0.6%

4 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI0.19×

Below field-year expectation

Source output rank#33

of 1,052 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 0.19, so its typical recent paper runs about 81% below its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

5.6% 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

2562016
2622017
2402018
1692019
2842020
2262021
1402022
1182023
1732024
1812025

Recent work-type mix

656 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article96.6%
Letter2.4%
Erratum0.6%
Editorial0.2%
Review0.2%
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
Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies178
Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics81
Science Education and Pedagogy45
Relativity and Gravitational Theory26
Quantum Mechanics and Applications25
Spectral Theory in Mathematical Physics16
Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics15
Educational Methods and Outcomes11
Atomic and Molecular Physics10
Optical measurement and interference techniques8
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-20. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 656 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
Statistical and Nonlinear PhysicsQ4
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ4

Is European Journal of Physics a good journal?

A lower-cited Q4 journal by citation data

By citation data, European Journal of Physics is in the lowest quartile in Statistical and Nonlinear Physics and 1 other subfield and ranks #667 of 886 Physics & Astronomy journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 76%). A Q4 placement means its papers are cited less than most in the subfield; on its own it does not mean the journal is predatory or that its peer review is weak. European Journal of Physics' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 0.9. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,325 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Statistical and Nonlinear Physics and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q4
Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Rank in Physics & Astronomy
#667 of 886
Top 76%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
0.9
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Indicative APC
$3,325
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
181
OpenAlex works

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Q4
Subfield Quartile
N/A
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#667
of 886 Physics & Astronomy field journals
#10
among Q4 Physics & Astronomy journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
5,935
H-Index
80
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
2,680
Subject Areas
Statistical and Nonlinear PhysicsAtomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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 European Journal of Physics

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies European Journal of Physics' papers in subfields including Statistical and Nonlinear Physics and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. 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.

    European Journal of Physics homepage ↗
  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in European Journal of Physics' author guidelines; IOP Publishing 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 $3,325 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    European Journal of Physics does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about European Journal of Physics

Is European Journal of Physics a good journal?

By citation data, European Journal of Physics is in the lowest quartile in Statistical and Nonlinear Physics and 1 other subfield and ranks #667 of 886 Physics & Astronomy journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 76%). A Q4 placement means its papers are cited less than most in the subfield; on its own it does not mean the journal is predatory or that its peer review is weak. European Journal of Physics' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 0.9. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,325 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Statistical and Nonlinear Physics and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is European Journal of Physics' Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

European Journal of Physics' 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 0.9, 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 European Journal of Physics?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by European Journal of Physics or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. To judge selectivity, compare European Journal of Physics' quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is European Journal of Physics in?

European Journal of Physics' best quartile is Q4. By OpenAlex subfield: Q4 in Statistical and Nonlinear Physics; Q4 in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. 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 European Journal of Physics will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How much does it cost to publish in European Journal of Physics?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,325 USD for European Journal of 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 European Journal of Physics?

Comparable journals include American Journal of Physics, Physics Teacher, Romanian Reports in Physics, and Journal of Physics Communications. 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 European Journal of Physics?

Submit online through the link in European Journal of 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.

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