Journal profile · Physics, Nuclear
Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics
ISSN 0146-6410 · eISSN 1873-2224 · Elsevier · ENGLAND · Semiannual
Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics: CAS Zone 1 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 16; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,780; review about 189 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 29 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies and Nuclear physics research studies, together about 44% of its articles. Its main subfields are Nuclear and High Energy Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Taking the format of four issues per year, the journal aims to discuss new developments in the field at a level suitable for the general nuclear and particle physicist and, in greater technical depth, to explore the most important advances in these areas. Most of the articles will be in one of the fields of nuclear physics, hadron physics, heavy ion physics, particle physics, as well as astrophysics and cosmology. A particular effort is made to treat topics of an interface type for which both particle and nuclear physics are important. Related topics such as detector physics, accelerator physics or the application of nuclear physics in the medical and archaeological fields will also be treated from time to time.If this journal is a good fit for your review article, you can find out more via the Guide for Authors and submit using the LaTeX template. For further information or help, please visit the journal article support center.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Nuclear
Editor-in-chief Christian FischerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 19%); most named Germany 9, Mainland China 5, Japan 4, United States 2, United Kingdom 2 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle InteractionsPhysics and Astronomy16.5%
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studiesPhysics and Astronomy15.8%
- Nuclear physics research studiesPhysics and Astronomy11.8%
- High-Energy Particle Collisions ResearchPhysics and Astronomy11.7%
- Neutrino Physics ResearchPhysics and Astronomy6.6%
- Dark Matter and Cosmic PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy3.4%
- Astrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaPhysics and Astronomy3.4%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Nuclear | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Nuclear | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Nuclear | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Particles & Fields | Zone 1 |
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
- 16LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 15.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 40.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 40.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 5.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 7.08LetPub ·
- h-index
- 100LetPub ·
- h-index
- 163OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 917OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 9.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 1.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 28.57%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 19LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,265 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 13 | 32 |
| 2025 | 29 | 20 | 150 |
| 2024 | 22 | 20 | 494 |
| 2023 | 38 | 26 | 1,479 |
| 2022 | 40 | 28 | 1,672 |
| 2021 | 47 | 32 | 3,021 |
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
189 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 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)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 93 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 189 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 14 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 4,780 / EUR 4,470 / GBP 3,830 / JPY 592,860 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 5,060 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX
Article types accepted1, with length limits
- review articled to receive suggestions. Proposals for review articles (approximately 500-1000 words) should be sent by the corresponding author to the Editor amain text ≤ 1,000 words
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
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 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
- Semiannual
- ISSN
- 0146-6410
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-2224
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics
What CAS zone is Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics is in Zone 1 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Physics, Nuclear / Physics, Particles & Fields; it is a Top journal. 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 Particle and Nuclear Physics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 16; CiteScore 40.6, h-index 163.
How long does peer review take at Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics?
The publisher reports about 189 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly 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 Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX. 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 Particle and Nuclear Physics based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 19%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (9), Mainland China (5) and Japan (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,780.
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: .