Journal profile · Physics, Mathematical
Journal of Geometry and Physics
ISSN 0393-0440 · eISSN 1879-1662 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly
Journal of Geometry and Physics: CAS Zone 3 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.93; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,550; review about 132 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 257 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Geometry and Physics is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geometric Analysis and Curvature Flows, Geometry and complex manifolds and Algebraic structures and combinatorial models, together about 27.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Geometry and Topology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Geometry and Physics is an International Journal in Mathematical Physics. The Journal stimulates the interaction between geometry and physics by publishing primary research, feature and review articles which are of common interest to practitioners in both fields.The Journal of Geometry and Physics now also accepts Letters, allowing for rapid dissemination of outstanding results in the field of geometry and physics. Letters should not exceed a maximum of five printed journal pages (or contain a maximum of 5000 words) and should contain novel, cutting edge results that are of broad interest to the mathematical physics community. Only Letters which are expected to make a significant addition to the literature in the field will be considered.The Journal covers the following areas of research:Methods of: Algebraic and Differential Topology Algebraic Geometry Real and Complex Differential Geometry Riemannian Manifolds Symplectic Geometry Global Analysis, Analysis on Manifolds Geometric Theory of Differential Equations Geometric Control TheoryLie Groups and Lie AlgebrasSupermanifolds and Supergroups Discrete GeometrySpinors and TwistorsApplications to: Strings and Superstrings Noncommutative Topology and GeometryQuantum Groups Geometric Methods in Statistics and Probability Geometry Approaches to ThermodynamicsClassical and Quantum Dynamical Systems Classical and Quantum Integrable SystemsClassical and Quantum MechanicsClassical and Quantum Field TheoryGeneral RelativityQuantum InformationQuantum Gravity
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Mathematical
Editor-in-chief G. LandiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 5, United Kingdom 5, Canada 4, France 3, Italy 2 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geometric Analysis and Curvature FlowsMathematics10.9%
- Geometry and complex manifoldsMathematics8.9%
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics8.1%
- Nonlinear Waves and SolitonsPhysics and Astronomy7.8%
- Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic TopologyMathematics7.7%
- Advanced Topics in AlgebraMathematics7.2%
- Advanced Differential Geometry ResearchPhysics and Astronomy6.6%
- Black Holes and Theoretical PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy6.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 3 |
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
- 0.93LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.52LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.02LetPub ·
- h-index
- 45LetPub ·
- h-index
- 89OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,793OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.84OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 20%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.89%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 239LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,632 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 196 | 109 | 41 |
| 2025 | 257 | 104 | 171 |
| 2024 | 241 | 121 | 374 |
| 2023 | 231 | 122 | 728 |
| 2022 | 214 | 178 | 1,337 |
| 2021 | 216 | 211 | 1,890 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
132 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 3–8 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 3–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 87 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 132 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,550 / EUR 3,320 / GBP 2,840 / JPY 440,310 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- feature articlesThe Journal stimulates the interaction between geometry and physics by publishing primary research, feature and review articles which are of common interest to …Length not stated
- letters in the field of geometry and physics. Letters should not exceed a maximum of five printed journal pages (or contain a maximum of 5000 words) and should contai…main text ≤ 5,000 words
- lettersThe Journal of Geometry and Physics now also accepts Letters, allowing for rapid dissemination of outstanding results in the field of geometry and physics. Lett…Length not stated
- primary researchThe Journal stimulates the interaction between geometry and physics by publishing primary research, feature and review articles which are of common interest to …Length not stated
- review articlesThe Journal stimulates the interaction between geometry and physics by publishing primary research, feature and review articles which are of common interest to …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data statement required at submission. Model summary
To foster transparency, you are required to state the availability of any data at submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open Archive: all published items free to read and download 48 months after publication. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed; does not count as prior publication. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- ISSN
- 0393-0440
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-1662
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Geometry and Physics
What CAS zone is Journal of Geometry and Physics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Geometry and Physics is in Zone 3 of Mathematics, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Physics, Mathematical / Mathematics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Geometry and Physics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.93; CiteScore 2.3, h-index 89.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Geometry and Physics?
The publisher reports about 132 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 3–8 weeks; 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Geometry and Physics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation. 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 Journal of Geometry and Physics based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (5), United Kingdom (5) and Canada (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Geometry and Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Geometry and Physics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Geometry and Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Geometry and Physics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,550.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .