Journal profile · Spectroscopy
Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
ISSN 0079-6565 · eISSN 1873-3301 · Elsevier · ENGLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1966
Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: CAS Zone 2 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 9.48; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,170; median 166 days to acceptance (23 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: fairly hard (Elsevier website: 80%); 24 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 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 Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications, NMR spectroscopy and applications and Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications, together about 47% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy aims to publish authoritative reviews that are of lasting value in the field of magnetic resonance, as reflected in its cited half-life of 11.6 years. It publishes review papers describing research related to the theory and application of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging. These techniques are widely applied in chemistry, physics, biochemistry and materials science, and also in many areas of biology, medicine and engineering. Progress publishes review articles covering applications in all of these and in related subjects, as well as in-depth treatments of the fundamental theory of instrumental developments in magnetic resonance.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Spectroscopy
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 8, Germany 4, United States 3 (15 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced NMR Techniques and ApplicationsChemistry22%
- NMR spectroscopy and applicationsPhysics and Astronomy15.1%
- Advanced MRI Techniques and ApplicationsMedicine10%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.2%
- Molecular spectroscopy and chiralityChemistry5.7%
- Protein Structure and DynamicsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.1%
- Solid-state spectroscopy and crystallographyMaterials Science4.1%
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics ResearchPhysics and Astronomy4%
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 | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Spectroscopy | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Spectroscopy | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Spectroscopy | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | 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
- 9.48LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 9.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 15.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 15.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.09LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 3.05LetPub ·
- h-index
- 93LetPub ·
- h-index
- 160OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 657OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.6OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 39.47%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 15LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 971 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 | 24 | 13 | 117 |
| 2024 | 13 | 9 | 171 |
| 2023 | 14 | 9 | 325 |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 | 562 |
| 2021 | 18 | 11 | 582 |
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 PubMed · to
166 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 103 days – 198 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 7 days (23 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 173 days
- Sample
- 23 articles with submission and acceptance dates (28 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 6.8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 80%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 27 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 167 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 167 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 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 4,170 / EUR 3,900 / GBP 3,340 / JPY 517,210 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,140 | — | — |
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
Policy 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 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 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
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1966
- ISSN
- 0079-6565
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3301
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
What CAS zone is Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical / Spectroscopy / Chemistry, Physical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 9.48; CiteScore 15.6, h-index 160.
How long does peer review take at Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy?
Based on the dates recorded on 23 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 166 days (interquartile range 103–198 days); authors report an average review time of about 6.8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly hard (Elsevier website: 80%)”. 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 Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7. 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 Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy based?
Of the 15 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (8), Germany (4) and United States (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy open access, and what is the APC?
Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,170.
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: .