Journal profile · Physics, Mathematical
Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics
ISSN 1061-9208 · eISSN 1555-6638 · Pleiades Publishing · RUSSIA · Quarterly · Founded 2006
Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics: CAS Zone 2 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.92; subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; review over 12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 70 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics is published by Pleiades Publishing 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 Spectral Theory in Mathematical Physics, Advanced Mathematical Modeling in Engineering and Quantum chaos and dynamical systems, together about 27.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mathematical Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics is a peer-reviewed journal encompassing the entire spectrum of subjects within the realm of this discipline. In addition to mathematical physics per se, the journal covers functional analysis, linear and nonlinear partial differential equations, algebras, quantization, quantum field theory, modern differential and algebraic geometry and topology, representations of Lie groups, calculus of variations, asymptotic methods, random process theory, dynamical systems, and control theory. The journal has the aim to become an international publication and publishes manuscripts originally submitted in English from all countries along with translated works.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Mathematical
Editor-in-chief Andrei I. ShafarevichPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Russia 13, United States 4, Canada 2, Netherlands 1 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Spectral Theory in Mathematical PhysicsMathematics11.2%
- Advanced Mathematical Modeling in EngineeringComputer Science8.9%
- Quantum chaos and dynamical systemsPhysics and Astronomy7.3%
- advanced mathematical theoriesMathematics6.6%
- Differential Equations and Boundary ProblemsMathematics6%
- Differential Equations and Numerical MethodsMathematics5.2%
- Advanced Operator Algebra ResearchMathematics5%
- Nonlinear Waves and SolitonsPhysics and Astronomy4.7%
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, Mathematical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
INSPECzbMATHCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, 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
- 1.92LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.9Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.56LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 32LetPub ·
- h-index
- 41OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 256OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.73OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0.54%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 68LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 15,800Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,089 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 3 | 8 |
| 2025 | 70 | 5 | 76 |
| 2024 | 65 | 5 | 238 |
| 2023 | 55 | 7 | 262 |
| 2022 | 48 | 7 | 338 |
| 2021 | 53 | 8 | 300 |
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
Not usableThis publisher's "received" date is mostly when the revised manuscript arrived (32% of articles were "accepted" within 3 days), so it cannot measure review time
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 120 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialSingle-blind peer review This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. Editorial policy The journal follows the Springer Nature Peer Review Policy, P…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- 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 Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright transfer agreement
A completed copyright transfer agreement (in Russian or English) should be submitted together with the manuscript through the Editorial Publishing System or via e-mail, if a journal is not registered in this system. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Authors will have the option to choose how their article is published. Subscription publishing model - Published articles are made available to institutions and individuals who subscribe to Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics or who pay to read specific articles. If you would be interested in publishing open access in this journal please contact the Open Research Support Team ORSupport@springe…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Single-blind peer review is used. Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Important note: the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism.
Authors should make sure they have permissions for the use of software, questionnaires/(web) surveys and scales in their studies (if appropriate).Research articles and non-research articles (e.g. Opinion, Review, and Commentary articles) must cite appropriate and relevant literature in support of the claims made. Excessive and inappropriate self-citation or coordinated efforts among several author…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
40% of manuscripts are rejected without review based on formal criteria. Model summary
Approximately 40% of the manuscripts are rejected without review based on formal criteria as they do not comply with the submission guidelines.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is “any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes“. The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
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
- Pleiades Publishing
- Country or region
- RUSSIA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2006
- ISSN
- 1061-9208
- Electronic ISSN
- 1555-6638
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 33, Issue 2 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics
What CAS zone is Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Physics, Mathematical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.92; CiteScore 3, h-index 41.
How long does peer review take at Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics?
Authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “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 Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (13), United States (4) and Canada (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists INSPEC, zbMATH and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .