Physics Teacher American Institute of Physics · United States · Est. 1949
ISSN 1943-4928
SJR Q2 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q2 +18
Total 43
✦ Compiled from public sources The Physics Teacher is dedicated to the strengthening of the teaching of introductory physics at all levels. The journal includes tutorial papers, articles on pedagogy, current research and news in physics, as well as history, philosophy, and biography.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published 1949
Frequency Monthly
Status Active (last: 2026)
Total Publications 17,793
Publisher Org American Association of Physics Teachers
Peer Review Peer-reviewed
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
American Institute of Physics
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
1943-4928
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
✅ Peer review process documented?
Peer-reviewed
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Education Q2
Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) Q2
Web of Science Categories
Education, Scientific Disciplines Physics, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) Education
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies Science Education and Pedagogy Experimental Learning in Engineering History and Developments in Astronomy Innovative Teaching Methods Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics Computational Physics and Python Applications Relativity and Gravitational Theory Educational Leadership and Practices
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref