Journal profile · PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Jordan Journal of Physics
ISSN 1994-7607 · eISSN 1994-7615 · Yarmouk University
Jordan Journal of Physics: CAS Zone 4 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; 60 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Jordan Journal of Physics is published by Yarmouk University 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 Radioactivity and Radon Measurements, Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics and Nuclear physics research studies, together about 23.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Jordan Journal of Physics (JJP) is an International Peer-Reviewed Research Journal established by the Higher Research Committee, Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Jordan, and published biannually by the Deanship of Research & Graduate Studies, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Editor-in-chief Mahdi SalemPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Jordan 7, United Kingdom 1, Japan 1 (9 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Radioactivity and Radon MeasurementsHealth Professions9.8%
- Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy7.7%
- Nuclear physics research studiesPhysics and Astronomy6%
- Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy TechniquesMaterials Science5.6%
- Nuclear Physics and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy5.1%
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsEngineering4.7%
- Magnetic Properties and Synthesis of FerritesMaterials Science4.7%
- Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studiesMaterials Science4.7%
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)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.16LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.27LetPub ·
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.47OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 79.1%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 59LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 348 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | 60 | 10 |
| 2024 | 67 | 67 | 50 |
| 2023 | 63 | 63 | 90 |
| 2022 | 62 | 62 | 124 |
| 2021 | 51 | 51 | 101 |
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.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
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)
Article types accepted4
- communicationsOriginal Research Articles, Communications and Technical Notes are subject to critical review by minimum of two competent referees.Length not stated
- original research articlesOriginal Research Articles, Communications and Technical Notes are subject to critical review by minimum of two competent referees.Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles on active and rapidly changing Physics research fields will also be published.Length not stated
- technical notesOriginal Research Articles, Communications and Technical Notes are subject to critical review by minimum of two competent referees.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Peer review
- Authorship
Arabic-language manuscripts must include an extended abstract and keywords in English. Model summary
Manuscripts submitted in Arabic should be accompanied by an Extended Abstract and Keywords in English.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors may suggest competent reviewers. Model summary
Authors are encouraged to suggest names of competent reviewers.
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
- Yarmouk University
- ISSN
- 1994-7607
- Electronic ISSN
- 1994-7615
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Jordan Journal of Physics
What CAS zone is Jordan Journal of Physics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Jordan Journal of Physics 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Jordan Journal of Physics based?
Of the 9 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Jordan (7), United Kingdom (1) and Japan (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Jordan Journal of Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Jordan Journal of Physics is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Jordan Journal of Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Jordan Journal of Physics is a fully open-access 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .