Journal profile · Astronomy & Astrophysics
New Astronomy Reviews
ISSN 1387-6473 · eISSN 1872-9630 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly
New Astronomy Reviews: CAS Zone 2 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 15.25; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,350; review about 141 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 20% (journal website); 10 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
New Astronomy Reviews is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena, Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena and Astronomy and Astrophysical Research, together about 32.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Astronomy and Astrophysics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
New Astronomy Reviews publishes review articles in all fields of astronomy and astrophysics, covering solar physics, solar system, planetary systems, stellar, galactic, extragalactic, and cosmology papers in any wavelengths from radio to gamma-ray. Theoretical, observational, and instrumental review papers are welcomed. However, papers with substantial new research are deemed as out of the journal scope and shall be submitted to other regular journals.In addition to regular reviews, this journal also welcomes focus reviews. These are shorter papers reviewing the recent results in a field where important advancements have been made in the past few years. It should present only recent results, without attempting a complete review of the topic. Focus reviews are intended to present an agile compendium of recent advancements and their discussion.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Astronomy & Astrophysics
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 7%); most named Australia 3, Argentina 3, Chile 3, United States 2, Mainland China 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy13%
- Astrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy9.8%
- Astronomy and Astrophysical ResearchPhysics and Astronomy9.6%
- Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesPhysics and Astronomy8.9%
- Astrophysical Phenomena and ObservationsPhysics and Astronomy7.7%
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovaePhysics and Astronomy7.7%
- Astrophysics and Star Formation StudiesPhysics and Astronomy6.8%
- Radio Astronomy Observations and TechnologyPhysics and Astronomy6.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Astronomy & Astrophysics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Astronomy & Astrophysics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Astronomy & Astrophysics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
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
- 15.25LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 15.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 36.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 36.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 5.93LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 5.13LetPub ·
- h-index
- 52LetPub ·
- h-index
- 77OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 627OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 14.53OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 1.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 42.86%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 8LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,733 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5 | 10 |
| 2025 | 10 | 6 | 88 |
| 2024 | 15 | 11 | 367 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | 326 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,051 |
| 2021 | 13 | 10 | 351 |
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
141 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 12 months
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)
- about 12 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 20%Publisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 141 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 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 4,350 / EUR 4,070 / GBP 3,480 / JPY 539,530 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,440 | — | — |
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
Publisher websitePolicy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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 ·- 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
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
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 two reviewers 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.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
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.
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
- 1387-6473
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-9630
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about New Astronomy Reviews
What CAS zone is New Astronomy Reviews in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, New Astronomy Reviews is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Astronomy & Astrophysics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of New Astronomy Reviews?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 15.25; CiteScore 36.8, h-index 77.
How long does peer review take at New Astronomy Reviews?
The publisher reports about 141 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 12 months; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 20%. 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 New Astronomy Reviews based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 7%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Australia (3), Argentina (3) and Chile (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index New Astronomy Reviews?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, New Astronomy Reviews is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is New Astronomy Reviews open access, and what is the APC?
New Astronomy Reviews is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,350.
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: .