Philosophical Magazine

Aims & Scope

The Editors of Philosophical Magazine consider for publication contributions describing original experimental and theoretical results, computational simulations and concepts relating to the structure and properties of condensed matter.

The submission of papers on novel measurements, phases, phenomena, and new types of material is encouraged.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.379

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	130

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14334

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	632

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Development of new interatomic potentials appropriate for crystalline and liquid iron

  Citation: 1197

  Authors: M. I., S., D. J., G. J., D. Y., M.

• The mechanical efficiency of natural materials

  Citation: 721

  Authors: U. G. K., M. F.

• Size effects in the deformation of sub-micron Au columns

  Citation: 641

  Authors: C. A., E. T.

• Statistical analyses of deformation twinning in magnesium

  Citation: 485

  Authors: I.J., L., P.E., R.J., C.N.

• Analysis of semi-empirical interatomic potentials appropriate for simulation of crystalline and liquid Al and Cu

  Citation: 426

  Authors: M.I., M.J., C.A., M.

• The influence of efficient atomic packing on the constitution of metallic glasses

  Citation: 423

  Authors: D.B., W.S., O. N.

• Development of an interatomic potential for the Ni-Al system

  Citation: 397

  Authors: G.P., Y.

• Development of suitable interatomic potentials for simulation of liquid and amorphous Cu–Zr alloys

  Citation: 392

  Authors: M.I., M.J., R.T., D.J., D., P.

• Fullerene-related structure of commercial glassy carbons

  Citation: 353

  Authors: P. J. F.

• Effects of pressure on high-temperature dislocation creep in olivine

  Citation: 343

  Authors: Shun-Ichiro, Haemyeong

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