Journal profile · Physics, Multidisciplinary
High Pressure Research
ISSN 0895-7959 · eISSN 1477-2299 · Taylor and Francis Ltd. · ENGLAND · Quarterly · Founded 1988
High Pressure Research: CAS Zone 4 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.36; hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 96 days to acceptance (81 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: about 75%; 22 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
High Pressure Research is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. 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 High-pressure geophysics and materials, Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research and Rare-earth and actinide compounds, together about 39.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
High Pressure Research is the leading journal for research in high pressure science and technology. The journal publishes original full-length papers and short research reports of new developments, as well as timely review articles. It provides an important forum for the presentation of experimental and theoretical advances in high pressure science in subjects such as: condensed matter physics and chemistry geophysics and planetary physics synthesis of new materials chemical kinetics under high pressure industrial applications shockwaves in condensed matter instrumentation and techniques the application of pressure to food / biomaterials Theoretical papers of exceptionally high quality are also accepted. High Pressure Research regularly publishes Special Issues on specific topics, including articles from invited authors. When feasible, the journal includes peer reviewed manuscripts arising from conferences. Peer Review Policy All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editors. If found suitable for further consideration, papers are subject to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single anonymized. Publishing Ethics The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) and utilizes CrossRef for all Journals. More information on our ethical standards and policies can be found here.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Stefan KlotzPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- High-pressure geophysics and materialsEarth and Planetary Sciences27.7%
- Diamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchMaterials Science6.5%
- Rare-earth and actinide compoundsPhysics and Astronomy5.5%
- Geological and Geochemical AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences5%
- Microbial Inactivation MethodsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.9%
- Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials ResearchMaterials Science4.5%
- Crystal Structures and PropertiesMaterials Science3.6%
- Solid-state spectroscopy and crystallographyMaterials Science3.4%
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, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
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 | Physics, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: ProQuest, Astrophysics Data System, Academic Keys, CASSI SM, Clarivate Analytics: SciSearch®, Electronic Journals Library (EZB), ProQuest® Abstracts in New Technology & Engineering, ProQuest® Advanced Technologies & Aerospace Database, ProQuest® Aerospace Database, ProQuest® Aluminium Industry Abstracts, ProQuest® Ceramic Abstracts, ProQuest® Civil Engineering Abstracts, ProQuest® Computer and Information Systems Abstracts, ProQuest® Copper Technical Reference Library, ProQuest® Corrosion Abstracts, ProQuest® Earthquake Engineering Abstracts Database, ProQuest® Electronics and Communications Database, ProQuest® Engineered Materials Abstracts, ProQuest® Materials Business File, ProQuest® Materials Science & Engineering Database, ProQuest® METADEX, ProQuest® SciTech Premium Collection, ProQuest® Solid State and Superconductivity Abstracts, ProQuest® Technology Collection, Science & Technology Collection
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
- Impact factor
- 1.36LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.33LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.33Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.67LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.67Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 62OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 834OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.53%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 21LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 42,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,776 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 18 | 5 |
| 2025 | 22 | 6 | 21 |
| 2024 | 33 | 12 | 153 |
| 2023 | 24 | 10 | 64 |
| 2022 | 21 | 6 | 114 |
| 2021 | 32 | 11 | 189 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
96 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 57 days – 122 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 14 days (81 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 115 days
- Sample
- 81 articles with submission and acceptance dates (81 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 75%LetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 42%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 45 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 46 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted4
- original full-length papersThe journal publishes original full-length papers and short research reports of new developments, as well as timely review articles.Length not stated
- research articleResearch Article | Published online: 6 Aug 2026Length not stated
- review articlesThe journal publishes original full-length papers and short research reports of new developments, as well as timely review articles.Length not stated
- short research reportsThe journal publishes original full-length papers and short research reports of new developments, as well as timely review articles.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access
- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics, COPE member, uses CrossRef Model summary
The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) and utilizes CrossRef for all Journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
High Pressure Research is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the discoverability and …
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
- Taylor and Francis Ltd.
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1988
- ISSN
- 0895-7959
- Electronic ISSN
- 1477-2299
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 46, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about High Pressure Research
What CAS zone is High Pressure Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, High Pressure Research is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Physics, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of High Pressure Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.36; CiteScore 2, h-index 62.
How long does peer review take at High Pressure Research?
Based on the dates recorded on 81 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 96 days (interquartile range 57–122 days); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 75%”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 42%. 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.
Which databases index High Pressure Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, High Pressure Research is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, INSPEC and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is High Pressure Research open access, and what is the APC?
High Pressure Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .