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Impact factor of Physics Reports (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Physics Reports published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is not listed in JCR 2024, so it has no official Journal Impact Factor from Clarivate; the value above is how often its recent papers are cited.
Rank in its subject categories
- Physics, Multidisciplinaryrank 3 of 122 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Physics Reports
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Physics Reports is not listed in JCR 2024, so it has no JCR quartile. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Funders
Who funds research published in Physics Reports
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03Indexing
Indexing of Physics Reports
| List | Status |
|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) | Not listed |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | Not listed |
| Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) | Not listed |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | Not listed |
| Scopus | ✓ Listed |
| Journal Citation Reports 2024 | Not listed |
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04How to submit
How to submit to Physics Reports
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05What it publishes
What Physics Reports publishes: real papers
06Published papers
Papers published in Physics Reports
Papers from the publication records ScholarsColab tracks, with their year and citations. Author names are not shown.
- Carrollian Physics and Holography20260 citations
07Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Physics Reports
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Physics, Multidisciplinary journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Physics Reports when the 112 journals of Physics, Multidisciplinary in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviews of Modern Physics | 35.1 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 2 | Nature Reviews Physics | 17.1 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 4 | Nature Physics | 12.0 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 5 | PRX Quantum | 12.0 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 6 | Physical Review X | 11.3 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 7 | Rivista Del Nuovo Cimento | 11.0 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 8 | Reports on Progress in Physics | 9.79 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 9 | Physical Review Letters | 9.13 | SCIE | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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09Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Physics Reports?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Physics Reports is 16.2: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 16.2 times on average in a year. The journal is not listed in JCR 2024, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
What is the h-index of Physics Reports?
The h-index of Physics Reports is 465 (October 2026): 465 of its papers have each been cited at least 465 times. Its i10-index is 3,028.
What is the APC of Physics Reports?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$6,240 for Physics Reports (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Physics Reports?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Physics Reports is not listed in JCR 2024, so it has no JCR quartile. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Physics Reports indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Physics Reports appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Physics Reports an SCIE journal?
Physics Reports is not listed in SCIE or the other Web of Science indexes, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Physics Reports in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Physics Reports is not listed in the JCR 2024 list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
How many papers published in Physics Reports does ScholarsColab track?
We track 1 paper published in Physics Reports in 2026, cited 0 times in total, with a median of 0 citations per paper.
Does Physics Reports offer an APC waiver?
Physics Reports follows the policy of Elsevier: automatic 100% waiver for Research4Life Group A and 50% for Group B in fully open access journals, but only when every author is in an eligible country. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Who funds research published in Physics Reports?
50% of 200 recent research articles in Physics Reports name a funder; the funders named most often are National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Science Foundation, European Regional Development Fund.
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