Journal profile · PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Computational Condensed Matter
ISSN 2352-2143 · Elsevier
Computational Condensed Matter: CAS Zone 4 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,330; review about 71 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 194 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Computational Condensed Matter is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Heusler alloys: electronic and magnetic properties, 2D Materials and Applications and Perovskite Materials and Applications, together about 29.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal of Computational Condensed Matter publishes articles based on computational modeling of novel physical properties of materials, ranging from the synthesis, characterization and processing of materials, structures and devices to the numerical methodology of materials simulations. It publishes articles making any contributions on quantum, classical and statistical mechanical studies. The journal also publishes articles on the development or implementation of new methodologies and/or the improvement of existing computational methods or techniques.The journal publishes topics including:Structural and Mechanical properties and defectsDisordered SystemsDynamics, lattice effects and supraconductivityMagnetism and Magnetic MaterialsElectronic Structure , Excited states, Electronic transportSurfaces, Interfaces, Hybrid materials, and Topological materialsNanosciences and NanotechnologiesMachine Learning and Big data applied to Condensed MatterThe computed physics properties should be based on the application of modern computational methods, such as: • First principle calculations • Density functional theory • Excited states properties based on the so called GW method or any other many-body perturbation method • Atomic and molecular-scale simulations based on either Monte Carlo or Molecular Dynamics techniques • Semi-empirical simulations based either on tight-binding, or embedded-atom methods • Other modeling techniques using macroscopic input, such as FE-methods or multiscale modeling. • Developing next-generation Machine Learning (ML) force fields for high-accuracy molecular dynamics simulations of complex materials, enabling atomic-scale insights into phase transitions and non-equilibrium behavior.• Creating ML-parameterized Density Functional Theory (DFT) frameworks to accurately model strongly correlated materials, overcoming current limitations of traditional exchange-correlation functionals.The journal also publishes articles on the development or implementation of new methodologies and/or the improvement of existing computational methods or techniques.Research articles will be assessed based on originality and scientific merit. The journal will not consider articles based solely on results obtained using available computer codes without producing significant new results that contribute to the improvement of computational condensed matter physics. The authors should motivate their study by giving a state of the art in their actual research area and state clearly the objective of their work.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Editor-in-chief Hugues DreysséPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 4%); most named France 5, India 4, Argentina 3, United States 2, Mainland China 1 (24 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Heusler alloys: electronic and magnetic propertiesMaterials Science13.5%
- 2D Materials and ApplicationsMaterials Science8.1%
- Perovskite Materials and ApplicationsEngineering7.9%
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsEngineering7%
- Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials ResearchMaterials Science6.6%
- MXene and MAX Phase MaterialsMaterials Science6.4%
- Thermal Expansion and Ionic ConductivityMaterials Science5.5%
- Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesMaterials Science5.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | 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 | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.92LetPub ·
- h-index
- 43OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 369OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.29OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 6.2%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 188LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,306 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 276 | 43 | 230 |
| 2025 | 194 | 20 | 801 |
| 2024 | 117 | 16 | 899 |
| 2023 | 90 | 7 | 1,022 |
| 2022 | 136 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 2021 | 93 | 2 | 1,312 |
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
71 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 28 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 71 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 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 3,330 / EUR 3,120 / GBP 2,670 / JPY 413,020 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,430 | — | — |
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 prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- editorialOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …Length not stated
- letterOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …Length not stated
- letter to the editorOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …Length not stated
- mini-reviewA Mini-Review offers a concise analysis of recent advancements, primarily covering literature from the past five years.Length not stated
- original researchOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …Length not stated
- original research articleOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …main text ≤ 6,000 words
- perspectiveOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …Length not stated
- reviewOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …main text ≤ 3,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 10 · references ≤ 120
- review articleOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …main text ≤ 8,000 words
- tutorialOriginal Research ArticleAn Original Research Article reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.Original Research Articles should …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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- ISSN
- 2352-2143
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Computational Condensed Matter
What CAS zone is Computational Condensed Matter in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Computational Condensed Matter is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Physics, Condensed Matter. 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 Computational Condensed Matter?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 4; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 5.7, h-index 43.
How long does peer review take at Computational Condensed Matter?
The publisher reports about 71 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Computational Condensed Matter?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 Computational Condensed Matter based?
Of the 24 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are France (5), India (4) and Argentina (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Computational Condensed Matter?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Computational Condensed Matter is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Computational Condensed Matter open access, and what is the APC?
Computational Condensed Matter is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,330.
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: .