Compare journals
SciPost Physics vs SciPost Physics Core
Same field, similar tier — a real choice authors make. Scope fit and impact come first.
Both are free to publish and free to read. Choose on scope, speed and indexing.
Where each stands
| SciPost Physics | SciPost Physics Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | SciPost | SciPost |
| Field | physics | physics |
| Quartile | Q1 | Q2 |
| APC (list) | free | free |
| Waiver basis | None — diamond, no fee for anyone | None — diamond |
| Read & Publish | No | No |
| Scopus | Yes | Yes |
| Web of Science | Yes | Yes |
| PubMed | No | No |
| DOAJ | Yes | Yes |
| Licence | CC BY 4.0 | CC BY 4.0 |
Which should you submit to
- SciPost Physics sits a quartile higher (Q1 vs Q2).
List prices confirmed on the publisher's fee page; reconfirm before submitting.