Journal profile · Physics and Astronomy-Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Hyperfine Interactions
ISSN 0304-3843 · eISSN 3005-0731 · Springer Nature
Hyperfine Interactions: subscription journal; APC about USD 3,590; median 63 days to acceptance (99 articles, last 24 months); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Hyperfine Interactions is published by Springer Nature. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Crystallography and Radiation Phenomena, Muon and positron interactions and applications and Nuclear physics research studies, together about 37.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Condensed Matter Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Interactions is a cutting-edge journal dedicated to advancing the boundaries of knowledge in the Physical Sciences, and aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of high-quality proceeding papers and topical collections. The journal endeavors to foster interdisciplinary interactions among researchers, scientists, and scholars across various branches of the Physical Sciences, including Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Astronomy. From fundamental theories to applied research, the journal welcomes contributions that span experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches. Interactions seeks to create a dynamic and inclusive environment for scientists to share their latest discoveries, methodologies, and technological advancements. The scope of Interactions encompasses a wide range of topics within the Physical Sciences, ensuring inclusivity and diversity in the research published. The journal focuses on the publication of topical issues and proceedings, thus regular papers are not accepted. All papers are subject to thorough and strict peer-reviewing. Eligible authors are offered open access publishing at no cost through Springer Nature Transformative agreements. Free of charge publication is also possible through a subscription model. Interactions was formerly known as Hyperfine Interactions.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics and Astronomy-Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 17%); most named Mainland China 1, Japan 1, Sweden 1, South Africa 1, Pakistan 1 (6 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Crystallography and Radiation PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy21.9%
- Muon and positron interactions and applicationsEngineering8.7%
- Nuclear physics research studiesPhysics and Astronomy7.2%
- Atomic and Molecular PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy6.5%
- Physics of Superconductivity and MagnetismPhysics and Astronomy4.1%
- Solid-state spectroscopy and crystallographyMaterials Science4%
- Magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materialsMaterials Science3.8%
- Magnetic Properties of AlloysMaterials Science3.6%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear and High Energy Physics | Q3 | 52/81 | 36th |
| Condensed Matter Physics | Q3 | 304/423 | 28th |
| Physical and Theoretical Chemistry | Q3 | 134/185 | 27th |
| Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics | Q3 | 155/211 | 26th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECCASPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.33LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.37LetPub ·
- h-index
- 71OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,627OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 147,800Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 10,654 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1,134 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1,683 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1,868 |
| 2023 | 24 | 7 | 2,035 |
| 2022 | 26 | 11 | 2,142 |
| 2021 | 66 | 18 | 2,396 |
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
63 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 29 days – 105 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 10 days (124 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 77 days
- Sample
- 99 articles with submission and acceptance dates (663 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
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,590 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,390 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; AI-assisted copy editing need not be declared Model summary
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
Competing interests disclosure required Model summary
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Data availability statement required for all original research Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
Ethical standards compliance statements required Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permission required for previously published material Model summary
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Interactions, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
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
- Springer Nature
- ISSN
- 0304-3843
- Electronic ISSN
- 3005-0731
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Hyperfine Interactions
How long does peer review take at Hyperfine Interactions?
Based on the dates recorded on 99 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 63 days (interquartile range 29–105 days). 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 Hyperfine Interactions?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. 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 Hyperfine Interactions based?
Of the 6 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (1), Japan (1) and Sweden (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Hyperfine Interactions?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Hyperfine Interactions is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, INSPEC and CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Hyperfine Interactions open access, and what is the APC?
Hyperfine Interactions is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,590.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .