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eISSN: 1538-4357pISSN: 0004-637X
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Aims and Scope

The Astrophysical Journal, often abbreviated ApJ (pronounced "ap jay") in references and speech, is a peer-reviewed scientific journal of astrophysics and astronomy, established in 1895 by American astronomers George Ellery Hale and James Edward Keeler. The journal discontinued its print edition and became an electronic-only journal in 2015. Less

Astrophysical Journal Key Metrics

CiteScore
9.5
Eigenfactor
0.1 - 0.5
H-Index
462
Impact Factor
< 5
Scite Index
0.92 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Astronomy and Astrophysics
SNIP
1.11
Time to Publish
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5
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months
11%
4 to 6 months
50%
7 to 9 months
22%
Above 9 months
17%

Topics Covered on Astrophysical Journal

Supernova
Star formation
X-ray
Triple system
Simulation
Magnetic field
Solar wind
Equation of state
Carbon
Near-infrared spectroscopy
Angular momentum
Shock wave
Atmospheric circulation
Planet
Observational study
Deep learning
Ultraviolet
Black hole
Galactic nuclei
White dwarf

Astrophysical Journal Journal Specifications

Overview
Publisher IOP PUBLISHING LTD
Language English
Frequency Fortnightly
Article Processing ChargesUSD 4589
Publication Time19
Editorial Review ProcessPeer review,Anonymous peer review,Double anonymous peer review
General Details
LanguageEnglish
Society/Institute/SponsorAmerican Astronomical Society
FrequencyFortnightly
Publication Start Year1895
Publisher URLVisit website
Website URLVisit website
Publication Details
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PlagiarismVisit website
Publication Time 19
Waiver PolicyVisit website
Editorial Review Detail
Editorial TeamVisit website
Review ProcessPeer review,Anonymous peer review,Double anonymous peer review
Review UrlVisit website
Information for authors
Author instructionsVisit website
Copyright DetailsVisit website
Deposit PolicySherpa/Romeo
License typeCC BY
OA statementVisit website
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FAQs on Astrophysical Journal

How long has Astrophysical Journal been actively publishing? Faqs

Astrophysical Journal has been in operation since 1895 till date.

What is the publishing frequency of Astrophysical Journal? Faqs

Astrophysical Journal published with a Fortnightly frequency.

How many articles did Astrophysical Journal publish last year? Faqs

In 2023, Astrophysical Journal publsihed 3481 articles.

What is the eISSN & pISSN for Astrophysical Journal? Faqs

For Astrophysical Journal, eISSN is 1538-4357 and pISSN is 0004-637X.

What is Citescore for Astrophysical Journal? Faqs

Citescore for Astrophysical Journal is 9.5.

What is the H Index for Astrophysical Journal ? Faqs

H Index for Astrophysical Journal is 462.

What is SNIP score for Astrophysical Journal? Faqs

SNIP score for Astrophysical Journal is 1.11.

What is the SJR for Astrophysical Journal? Faqs

SJR for Astrophysical Journal is Q1.

Who is the publisher of Astrophysical Journal? Faqs

IOP PUBLISHING LTD is the publisher of Astrophysical Journal.

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