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Quantum Machine Intelligence
ISSN 2524-4906 · eISSN 2524-4914 · Springer Nature
Quantum Machine Intelligence: CAS Zone 3 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.6 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,390; median 222 days to acceptance (99 articles, last 24 months); 113 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Quantum Machine Intelligence is published by Springer Nature 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 Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture, Quantum Information and Cryptography and Neural Networks and Reservoir Computing, together about 62.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Artificial Intelligence and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Quantum Machine Intelligence publishes original articles on cutting-edge experimental and theoretical research in all areas of quantum artificial intelligence. The journal promotes the integration of machine learning, automated reasoning, and problem solving with advances in quantum computing through three complementary perspectives: Quantum Computing for Artificial Intelligence, focusing on the use of quantum models and algorithms to design more efficient and scalable artificial intelligence methods. Artificial Intelligence for Quantum Computing, fostering the application of classical artificial intelligence theories and techniques to support the development, control, optimization, and reliability of quantum hardware and quantum information processing technologies. Software and Applications for Quantum Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing quantum programming models, hybrid quantum–classical software frameworks, and application-driven studies that bridge theory and practice. Through these three perspectives, Quantum Machine Intelligence examines all facets of the interaction between quantum computing and artificial intelligence, serving as a primary scientific forum for foundational, methodological, and applied research in the emerging and innovative field of quantum artificial intelligence. Research areas covered in the journal include, but not limited to: Quantum Machine Learning Quantum Computational Intelligence Quantum Neural Networks Quantum Data Preprocessing Quantum Reinforcement Learning Quantum Clustering Quantum AI Generative Models Quantum Intelligent Agents Quantum Optimization Quantum Evolutionary Algorithms Quantum Problem Solving Quantum Reasoning and Decision-Making Quantum Inference Engines Quantum Robotics and Control Systems Quantum Natural Language Processing Quantum Image and Signal Processing Quantum Annealing for AI Quantum Computing and HPC for AI Software for Quantum AI Applications of Quantum AI AI for Quantum Compilers AI for Quantum Error Correction and Mitigation AI for Quantum Gate Synthesis AI for Quantum Algorithms and Circuits Optimization AI for Quantum Algorithms and Circuits Design AI for Quantum Circuit Mapping AI for Quantum Hardware Design AI for Quantum Resource Allocation The papers submitted to Quantum Machine Intelligence will be peer-reviewed by independent and anonymous referees. Quantum Machine Intelligence supports scientific research in the hybrid area of quantum artificial intelligence by offering and publi
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Giovanni AcamporaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 11%); most named Italy 9, Mainland China 6, United States 6, United Kingdom 4, Japan 4 (53 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Quantum Computing Algorithms and ArchitectureComputer Science33.8%
- Quantum Information and CryptographyComputer Science22.6%
- Neural Networks and Reservoir ComputingComputer Science6.3%
- Quantum-Dot Cellular AutomataComputer Science4.9%
- Quantum many-body systemsPhysics and Astronomy4.8%
- Quantum Mechanics and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy4.4%
- Neural Networks and ApplicationsComputer Science3.5%
- Machine Learning in Materials ScienceMaterials Science2.3%
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 | Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Quantum Science & Technology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Quantum Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECDBLPPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, ACM Digital Library, 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 (publisher) 2025
- 4.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 5.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.86LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 36OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 152OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.31OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 50.2%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 108LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 252,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 445 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 105 | 69 | 68 |
| 2025 | 113 | 68 | 654 |
| 2024 | 94 | 68 | 1,247 |
| 2023 | 45 | 35 | 807 |
| 2022 | 31 | 23 | 900 |
| 2021 | 29 | 25 | 1,165 |
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
222 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 164 days – 304 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 20 days (99 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 256 days
- Sample
- 99 articles with submission and acceptance dates (247 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
- Submission to first decision
- 27 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 3,390 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
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 websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted6
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- reviewQuantum Machine Intelligence supports scientific research in the hybrid area of Quantum Computation and Artificial Intelligence (QCAI) by offering and publishin…Length not stated
- review articleQuantum Machine Intelligence supports scientific research in the hybrid area of Quantum Computation and Artificial Intelligence (QCAI) by offering and publishin…Length not stated
- short communicationQuantum Machine Intelligence supports scientific research in the hybrid area of Quantum Computation and Artificial Intelligence (QCAI) by offering and publishin…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access
- AI use Generative AI Images
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 Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
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 ·- 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 Quantum Machine Intelligence, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
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 Nature
- ISSN
- 2524-4906
- Electronic ISSN
- 2524-4914
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Quantum Machine Intelligence
What CAS zone is Quantum Machine Intelligence in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Quantum Machine Intelligence is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence / Quantum Science & Technology. 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 Quantum Machine Intelligence?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 4.6 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 7.4, h-index 36.
How long does peer review take at Quantum Machine Intelligence?
Based on the dates recorded on 99 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 222 days (interquartile range 164–304 days). 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 Quantum Machine Intelligence?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional. 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 Quantum Machine Intelligence based?
Of the 53 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 11%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (9), Mainland China (6) and United States (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Quantum Machine Intelligence?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Quantum Machine Intelligence is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, INSPEC and DBLP; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Quantum Machine Intelligence open access, and what is the APC?
Quantum Machine Intelligence is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,390.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .