Journal profile · Physics, Condensed Matter
Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
ISSN 1557-1939 · eISSN 1557-1947 · Springer US · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1988
Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism: CAS Zone 4 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.83; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,090; median 96 days to acceptance (103 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 229 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism is published by Springer US 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 Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism, Magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materials and Advanced Condensed Matter Physics, together about 35% of its articles. Its main subfields are Condensed Matter Physics and Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism serves as the international forum for the most current research and ideas in these fields. Magnetism and superconductivity have many similarities, both being quantum macroscopic phenomena. The journal covers all aspects of the science and technology of superconductivity and magnetism, including new materials, new mechanisms, basic and technological properties, new phenomena, and small- and large-scale applications. Modern magnetism, which is a rapidly-expanding field, is also featured in the journal. The journal provides a forum for original research papers on such areas as novel magnetism, magnetic properties and structures of bulk materials, spintronics, magnetic semiconductors, properties of magnetic multilayers, magnetoresistive materials and structures, magnetic oxides, nanomaterials, and related materials. New quantum macroscopic and topological states of matter involving superconductivity and magnetism are also of interest for the journal. In addition, the journal publishes articles related to all aspects of magneto-superconducting materials, such as sample preparation, spectroscopy, and transport properties as well as their various applications. This highly acclaimed journal publishes peer-reviewed original papers, selected conference proceedings, and invited review articles, and follows a single-blind peer review process.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Condensed Matter
Editor-in-chief Jason RobinsonPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 6%); most named Russia 5, United States 3, India 3, Mainland China 2, United Kingdom 2 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Physics of Superconductivity and MagnetismPhysics and Astronomy17.1%
- Magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materialsMaterials Science10.4%
- Advanced Condensed Matter PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy7.5%
- Magnetic properties of thin filmsPhysics and Astronomy5.7%
- Iron-based superconductors researchMaterials Science5.6%
- Magnetic Properties and Synthesis of FerritesMaterials Science5.2%
- Superconductivity in MgB2 and AlloysPhysics and Astronomy5.2%
- Multiferroics and related materialsMaterials Science5.2%
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, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | 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, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | 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, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | 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 CompendexINSPECCASCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, 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
- Impact factor
- 1.83LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- h-index
- 39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 72OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,084OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.34OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 7.25%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 248LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 380,800Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,245 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 139 | 14 | 76 |
| 2025 | 229 | 31 | 507 |
| 2024 | 208 | 19 | 767 |
| 2023 | 191 | 22 | 1,214 |
| 2022 | 377 | 34 | 2,678 |
| 2021 | 334 | 40 | 3,366 |
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 69 days – 144 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 13 days (103 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 120 days
- Sample
- 103 articles with submission and acceptance dates (409 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 9.3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 8 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
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 4,090 / EUR 3,090 / GBP 2,690 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
- ICSM-ICQMT2026Deadline
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted6
- commentaryResearch A complete and comprehensive report of original research. Review An authoritative, balanced and scholarly survey aimed ad informing a broad readership …Length not stated
- matters arisingMatters Arising A formal post-publication scientific commentary on published papers that can include either challenges or clarification of the published work.Length not stated
- original researchResearch A complete and comprehensive report of original research. Review An authoritative, balanced and scholarly survey aimed ad informing a broad readership …Length not stated
- researchResearch A complete and comprehensive report of original research.Length not stated
- reviewResearch A complete and comprehensive report of original research. Review An authoritative, balanced and scholarly survey aimed ad informing a broad readership …Length not stated
- surveyResearch A complete and comprehensive report of original research. Review An authoritative, balanced and scholarly survey aimed ad informing a broad readership …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use of an LLM should be documented in the Methods section; AI-assisted copy editing need not be declared. Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
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
Authors are required to disclose competing interests. 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
Authors should ensure data, materials, software and code support published claims and comply with field standards. 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
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
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 Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
The journal may use software to screen for plagiarism. Model summary
the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism
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 US
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1988
- ISSN
- 1557-1939
- Electronic ISSN
- 1557-1947
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
What CAS zone is Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Physics, Applied / Physics, Condensed Matter. 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 Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.83; CiteScore 3.5, h-index 72.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism?
Based on the dates recorded on 103 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 96 days (interquartile range 69–144 days); authors report an average review time of about 9.3 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: Required. 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 Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (5), United States (3) and India (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, INSPEC, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,090.
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: .