Journal profile · Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Current Applied Physics
ISSN 1567-1739 · eISSN 1878-1675 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly · Founded 2001
Current Applied Physics: CAS Zone 4 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.76; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,640; review about 108 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 197 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Current Applied Physics 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 ZnO doping and properties, Conducting polymers and applications and Semiconductor materials and devices, together about 21% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science An official journal of the Korean Physical SocietyCurrent Applied Physics (Curr. Appl. Phys.) is a monthly published international interdisciplinary journal covering all applied science in physics, chemistry, and materials science, with their fundamental and engineering aspects.Topics covered in the journal are diverse and reflect the most current applied research, including:Physics and applications of nanoscale materials Energy-related materials and devices Semiconductor & neuromorphic device physics 2D materials physics and engineeringPhotonics, optics, optoelectronics, and spectroscopyFunctional materials and oxidesAl & simulation for applied physicsAdvanced scientific instrumentation and detectorsPlasma physics and technology Biophysics and bioengineering, including soft matters and fluidsSpintronics and superconductivity Organic electronics and photonics Regular research papers, letters and review articles with contents meeting the scope of the journal will be considered for publication after peer review.The journal is owned by the Korean Physical Society (http://www.kps.or.kr )
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Hyunjung KimPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 5%); most named South Korea 59, United States 10, Japan 8, Mainland China 4, United Kingdom 1 (87 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- ZnO doping and propertiesMaterials Science9.1%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science6.3%
- Semiconductor materials and devicesEngineering5.6%
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsEngineering5.2%
- Quantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesMaterials Science5.1%
- Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric MaterialsMaterials Science4.9%
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsEngineering4.8%
- Organic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsEngineering4.8%
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 | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
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
- 2.76LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 75LetPub ·
- h-index
- 112OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,370OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.54OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 8.07%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 173LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,857 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 171 | 26 | 61 |
| 2025 | 197 | 18 | 677 |
| 2024 | 203 | 44 | 1,282 |
| 2023 | 199 | 29 | 1,502 |
| 2022 | 213 | 24 | 2,081 |
| 2021 | 216 | 31 | 2,378 |
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
108 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 6 months
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)
- about 6 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 77.5%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 47 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 108 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 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 2,640 / EUR 2,470 / GBP 2,110 / JPY 327,440 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI in scientific writing
Generative AI use must be declared upon submission. Model summary
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 Changes to authorship
Maximum of 6 keywords. Model summary
Authors are expected to consider carefully the list and order of authors before submitting their manuscript and provide the definitive list of authors at the time of the original submission. Any addition, deletion or rearrangement of author names in the authorship list should be made only before the manuscript has been accepted and only if approved by the journal Editor. To request such a change, …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interest
Competing interest disclosure required from all authors. Model summary
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Examples of potential conflicts of interest include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Authors should complete the declaration of compe…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data availability statement encouraged. Model summary
To foster transparency, we encourage you to state the availability of your data in your submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Journal Publishing Agreement required upon acceptance. Model summary
Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be asked to complete a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' (see more information on this). An e-mail will be sent to the corresponding author confirming receipt of the manuscript together with a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' form or a link to the online version of this agreement.Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles includ…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Please visit our Open Access page for more information about open access publishing in this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Peer review type: single anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal operates a single anonymized review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor'…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed; does not count as prior publication. Model summary
Please note that preprints can be shared anywhere at any time, in line with Elsevier's sharing policy. Sharing your preprints e.g. on a preprint server will not count as prior publication (see 'Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication' for more information).
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
- Founded
- 2001
- ISSN
- 1567-1739
- Electronic ISSN
- 1878-1675
- Society / sponsor
- Korean Physical Society
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Current Applied Physics
What CAS zone is Current Applied Physics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Current Applied Physics is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Physics, Applied. 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 Current Applied Physics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.76; CiteScore 5.3, h-index 112.
How long does peer review take at Current Applied Physics?
The publisher reports about 108 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 months. 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 Current Applied Physics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: 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 Current Applied Physics based?
Of the 87 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (59), United States (10) and Japan (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Current Applied Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Current Applied Physics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Current Applied Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Current Applied Physics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,640.
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: .