Journal profile
Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology
ISSN 2813-2181 · Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland
Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 26 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology is published by Frontiers Media S.A.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Quantum Information and Cryptography, Quantum Mechanics and Applications and Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture, together about 53.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology publishes research in the rapidly growing field of quantum technologies to provide modern society with technological breakthroughs enabled by quantum properties of nature, such as entanglement and coherence. Led by Field Chief Editor Prof Fedor Jelezko (University of Ulm, Germany), this DOAJ indexed journal explores innovation and tools enabled by quantum properties of nature and welcomes interdisciplinary efforts linking quantum theory and experimental quantum science. Topics include, but are not limited to: basic science for quantum technologies quantum communication quantum engineering quantum information theory quantum optics quantum sensing and metrology. The journal is particularly interested in research on future computers, secure communication protocols, and sensors, as well as quantum engineering which integrates quantum devices and quantum materials. The journal also welcomes submissions which support and advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure. Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology is committed to advancing developments in the field by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, to enable the scientific breakthroughs of the future.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Quantum Information and CryptographyComputer Science22.1%
- Quantum Mechanics and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy16.7%
- Quantum Computing Algorithms and ArchitectureComputer Science14.6%
- Quantum optics and atomic interactionsPhysics and Astronomy6.3%
- Diamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchMaterials Science5.4%
- Quantum many-body systemsPhysics and Astronomy5%
- Mechanical and Optical ResonatorsPhysics and Astronomy3.8%
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein CondensatesPhysics and Astronomy2.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, CLOCKSS, CrossrefPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.35OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 119,400Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 96 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 15 | 233 |
| 2025 | 26 | 26 | 196 |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 104 |
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 34 |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | CHF 1,950 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | CHF 1,950 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,125 | Yes | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 5–8
- Reference style
- Harvard
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Use of AI to create written or visual content
Authors should not list a generative AI technology as a co-author or author of any submitted manuscript. Generative AI technologies cannot be held accountable for all aspects of a manuscript and consequently do not meet the criteria required for authorship. If the author of a submitted manuscript has used written or visual content produced by or edited using a generative AI technology, this use mu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Safeguards against financial conflicts of interest
Only leading researchers acting as Associate Editors, who are not part of Frontiers' staff, can make acceptance decisions based on reviews performed by external experts acting as Community Reviewers or Reviewers. None have a financial incentive to accept articles, i.e. they are not paid for their role as Associate Editor or community Reviewer, and any award scheme is not linked to acceptances of m…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Open access and copyright
Figures, tables, and images published under CC-BY; permission required for copyrighted third-party material. Model summary
All Frontiers' articles from July 2012 onwards are published with open access under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (the current version is CC-BY, version 4.0). This means that the author(s) retains copyright, but the content is free to download, distribute, and adapt for commercial or non-commercial purposes, given appropriate attribution to the original article. Upon submission, the author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access and copyright
Open access under Creative Commons CC-BY license (version 4.0) for all articles from July 2012 onwards; authors retain copyright. Model summary
All Frontiers' articles from July 2012 onwards are published with open access under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (the current version is CC-BY, version 4.0). This means that the author(s) retains copyright, but the content is free to download, distribute, and adapt for commercial or non-commercial purposes, given appropriate attribution to the original article. Upon submission, the author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Manuscripts must meet international English language standards; language editing services recommended but do not guarantee acceptance. Model summary
Our rigorous, transparent peer review process combines expert review and constructive dialogue to strengthen your manuscript.
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
- Frontiers Media S.A.
- Country or region
- Switzerland
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2813-2181
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology
How long does peer review take at Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks. 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 Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 5–8; Reference style: Harvard; Templates: LaTeX and Word. 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.
Which databases index Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology open access, and what is the APC?
Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .