Journal profile · Physics, Mathematical
Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena
ISSN 0167-2789 · eISSN 1872-8022 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Semimonthly · Founded 1980
Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena: CAS Zone 3 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.78; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,640; review about 146 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly hard (Elsevier website: 83%); 477 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation, Quantum chaos and dynamical systems and Nonlinear Photonic Systems, together about 33.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Physica D (Nonlinear Phenomena) publishes research and review articles reporting on theoretical and experimental work, techniques, and ideas that advance the understanding of nonlinear phenomena. The scope of the journal encompasses mathematical methods for nonlinear systems including: wave motion, pattern formation and collective phenomena in physical, chemical and biological systems; hydrodynamics and turbulence; integrable and Hamiltonian systems; and data-driven dynamical systems. The journal encourages submissions in established and emerging application domains, for example applications of nonlinear science to artificial intelligence, robotics, control theory, complex networks, and social and economic dynamics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Mathematical
Editor-in-chief V. M. Pérez-GarcíaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 13%); most named United States 23, Mainland China 7, Spain 7, United Kingdom 4, Italy 4 (56 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern FormationComputer Science14.8%
- Quantum chaos and dynamical systemsPhysics and Astronomy10.2%
- Nonlinear Photonic SystemsPhysics and Astronomy8.8%
- Nonlinear Waves and SolitonsPhysics and Astronomy8.7%
- Chaos control and synchronizationPhysics and Astronomy6.4%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.8%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.7%
- Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsEngineering4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Fluids & Plasmas | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Fluids & Plasmas | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 2 |
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 | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Fluids & Plasmas | 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
- 2.78LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.74LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.19LetPub ·
- h-index
- 121LetPub ·
- h-index
- 233OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,821OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.7OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 13.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 26.57%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 450LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 11,434 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 270 | 110 | 109 |
| 2025 | 477 | 196 | 959 |
| 2024 | 375 | 173 | 1,964 |
| 2023 | 312 | 172 | 2,616 |
| 2022 | 250 | 159 | 2,753 |
| 2021 | 189 | 116 | 2,920 |
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
146 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)
- 83%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 71 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 146 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 11 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 3,640 / EUR 3,410 / GBP 2,910 / JPY 451,470 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,400 | — | — |
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 papers5, by deadline
- Finite time blow-up problem of nonlinear fractional evolution equations in applied science and engineering: computation and analysisDeadline
- Instabilities and Turbulent MixingDeadline
- Integrable Systems and Nonlinear DynamicsDeadline
- Bilinear method in Integrable Systems: old and newDeadline
- Interdisciplinary Advances in Machine Learning, Dynamical Systems, Algorithmic Information, and AI SafetyDeadline
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted2
- opinionProposals for review and opinion articles should be sent to one of the editors-in-chief. The editors will evaluate each proposal on the basis of (1) subject mat…Length not stated
- reviewProposals for review and opinion articles should be sent to one of the editors-in-chief. The editors will evaluate each proposal on the basis of (1) subject mat…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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
Authorship criteria Model summary
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 ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics 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
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 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 sharing 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
- Semimonthly
- Founded
- 1980
- ISSN
- 0167-2789
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-8022
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena
What CAS zone is Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Physics, Fluids & Plasmas / Physics, Mathematical / Physics, Multidisciplinary / Mathematics, Applied. 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 Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.78; CiteScore 4.3, h-index 233.
How long does peer review take at Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena?
The publisher reports about 146 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 3–8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly hard (Elsevier website: 83%)”. 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 Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena based?
Of the 56 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 13%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (23), Mainland China (7) and Spain (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena open access, and what is the APC?
Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,640.
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: .