Journal profile · Physics, Nuclear
International Journal of Modern Physics A
ISSN 0217-751X · eISSN 1793-656X · World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd · SINGAPORE · Biweekly · Founded 1986
International Journal of Modern Physics A: CAS Zone 4 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.34; subscription journal; review about 3 months (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 334 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Modern Physics A is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte 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 Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Black Holes and Theoretical Physics and Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, together about 42.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Nuclear and High Energy Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Modern Physics A (IJMPA) publishes high-quality research in modern physics and theoretical physics, covering key areas such as particle physics, quantum field theory, cosmology, gravitation, and astrophysics. Established in 1986, IJMPA is recognised as a leading journal for fundamental and high-energy physics research. Read More IJMPA has earned its reputation for profound contributions in theoretical physics, thanks to the work of esteemed scientists like C. N. Yang, Edward Witten, Gérard 't Hooft, Yoichiro Nambu, Lisa Randall, and Andrei Linde.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Nuclear
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 20%); most named Mainland China 1, United States 1, Japan 1, France 1, Greece 1 (5 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studiesPhysics and Astronomy15.5%
- Black Holes and Theoretical PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy14.4%
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle InteractionsPhysics and Astronomy12.4%
- Cosmology and Gravitation TheoriesPhysics and Astronomy9.7%
- High-Energy Particle Collisions ResearchPhysics and Astronomy7%
- Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity TheoriesPhysics and Astronomy6.2%
- Neutrino Physics ResearchPhysics and Astronomy3.3%
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics3%
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, Nuclear | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | 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 | Physics, Nuclear | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | 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 | Physics, Nuclear | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | 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
- 1.34LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.56LetPub ·
- h-index
- 90LetPub ·
- h-index
- 151OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,755OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.36OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0.91%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 380LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 13,977 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 215 | 64 | 55 |
| 2025 | 334 | 72 | 348 |
| 2024 | 344 | 86 | 814 |
| 2023 | 243 | 96 | 861 |
| 2022 | 330 | 175 | 1,853 |
| 2021 | 359 | 204 | 2,583 |
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 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
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.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Featured Open Access Publication
Review of Particle Physics (2026) F. Takahashi et al. (Particle Data Group) Explore the Particle Data Group’s authoritative two-volume reference, bringing together 3,200 new measurements and 118 updated reviews across particle physics and cosmology. Read the full review
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Open Access Peer Review Policy Ethical Policy Model summary
Open Access Peer Review Policy Ethical Policy
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
- World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
- Country or region
- SINGAPORE
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Biweekly
- Founded
- 1986
- ISSN
- 0217-751X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1793-656X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Modern Physics A
What CAS zone is International Journal of Modern Physics A in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Modern Physics A is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Physics, Nuclear / Physics, Particles & Fields. 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 International Journal of Modern Physics A?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.34; CiteScore 2.3, h-index 151.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Modern Physics A?
Authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Modern Physics A based?
Of the 5 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 20%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (1), United States (1) and Japan (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Modern Physics A?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Modern Physics A is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is International Journal of Modern Physics A open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Modern Physics A is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
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: .