Journal profile · Astronomy & Astrophysics
Astroparticle Physics
ISSN 0927-6505 · eISSN 1873-2852 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly
Astroparticle Physics: CAS Zone 3 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.74; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,920; review about 107 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: moderate (Elsevier website: 44%); 62 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Astroparticle Physics is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena, Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena and Neutrino Physics Research, together about 51.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Nuclear and High Energy Physics and Astronomy and Astrophysics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Astroparticle Physics publishes experimental and theoretical research papers in the interacting fields of Cosmic Ray Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Cosmology and Particle Physics focusing on new developments in the following areas: • Cosmic-ray physics and astrophysics • Particle cosmology, cosmic abundances, Big Bang Nucleosynthesis • Related astrophysics: supernova, AGN• Dark matter (direct and indirect searches) • Gravitational waves • Gamma-ray astronomy • Neutrino astronomy, properties, and double-beta decay • Instrumentation and detector developments, and method development (e.g. calibration, analysis) related to the above-mentioned fields.Novelty and relevance Astroparticle Physics aims to only publish papers with significance to an international audience, containing substantial novelty and scientific impact. The Editors reserve the rights to reject, with or without external review, papers that do not meet these criteria. This could include papers that are very similar to previous publications, or that are out of scope, such as concentrated mostly on very theoretical developments with few direct immediate observational consequences, mathematical physics, modified gravity, etc, or lacking a direct connection to either astro- or particle physics.Astroparticle Physics may consider the publication of scientific mission proposal papers. The Editors will jointly decide on the suitability of such papers for the journal. Authors are advised to contact one of the Editors directly to discuss proposals https://www.journals.elsevier.com/astroparticle-physics/editorial-board/. The journal inbox is astropartphys@elsevier.com.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Astronomy & Astrophysics
Editor-in-chief T. HuegePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 4, Germany 4, Denmark 3, United Kingdom 2, Italy 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Astrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy22.6%
- Dark Matter and Cosmic PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy18.2%
- Neutrino Physics ResearchPhysics and Astronomy10.6%
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studiesPhysics and Astronomy7.3%
- Cosmology and Gravitation TheoriesPhysics and Astronomy5.5%
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovaePhysics and Astronomy5.5%
- Radio Astronomy Observations and TechnologyPhysics and Astronomy3.6%
- Particle Detector Development and PerformancePhysics and Astronomy2.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Astronomy & Astrophysics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Astronomy & Astrophysics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Astronomy & Astrophysics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.74LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.2LetPub ·
- h-index
- 105LetPub ·
- h-index
- 135OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,711OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.49OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 28.21%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 53LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,831 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 27 | 8 |
| 2025 | 62 | 37 | 78 |
| 2024 | 83 | 56 | 574 |
| 2023 | 48 | 35 | 552 |
| 2022 | 54 | 40 | 451 |
| 2021 | 60 | 38 | 1,785 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
107 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 4–8 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 4–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 44%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 44 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 107 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,920 / EUR 2,730 / GBP 2,340 / JPY 362,170 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,950 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- Conference proceedings
Article types accepted7
- editorialAstroparticle Physics will consider the following types of manuscripts:Full length articles, which should be definitive and describe a reasonably complete inves…Length not stated
- full length articlesFull length articles, which should be definitive and describe a reasonably complete investigation.Length not stated
- original paperAstroparticle Physics will consider the following types of manuscripts:Full length articles, which should be definitive and describe a reasonably complete inves…Length not stated
- review articleAstroparticle Physics will consider the following types of manuscripts:Full length articles, which should be definitive and describe a reasonably complete inves…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles are in principal only considered when solicited by the Editors.Length not stated
- short communicationAstroparticle Physics will consider the following types of manuscripts:Full length articles, which should be definitive and describe a reasonably complete inves…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort Communications, which should describe ideas, data or investigations that are not completed, or can otherwise not justify publication of an original paper.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0927-6505
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-2852
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Astroparticle Physics
What CAS zone is Astroparticle Physics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Astroparticle Physics is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Astronomy & Astrophysics / Physics, Particles & Fields. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Astroparticle Physics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.74; CiteScore 7, h-index 135.
How long does peer review take at Astroparticle Physics?
The publisher reports about 107 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 4–8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Moderate (Elsevier website: 44%)”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Astroparticle Physics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX; Suggested reviewers: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Astroparticle Physics based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (4), Germany (4) and Denmark (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Astroparticle Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Astroparticle Physics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Astroparticle Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Astroparticle Physics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,920.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .