The Astrophysical Journal is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by IOP Publishing in United Kingdom, operating under an open-access model since 2022. The journal covers Astronomy: Astrophysics.
Authors are required to pay an article processing charge to publish in The Astrophysical Journal; refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is offered for eligible authors. Articles are released under the CC BY, Publisher's own license license (see other journals using this license).
To date, The Astrophysical Journal has published 132,577 articles. Articles are minted with DOIs through the prefix 10.3847. All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
astronomy, astrophysics
At a glance
- Publisher
- IOP Publishing
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY, Publisher's own license
- Peer review
- Peer review, Anonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2022
- Review time
- 22 weeks
- DOI prefix
10.3847- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- electronic
- 1538-4357
Frequently asked questions
Is The Astrophysical Journal peer-reviewed?
Yes — The Astrophysical Journal operates a Peer review, Anonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does The Astrophysical Journal charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Yes — refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is available for eligible authors.
What subjects does The Astrophysical Journal publish?
The Astrophysical Journal publishes research in Astronomy: Astrophysics.
What languages does The Astrophysical Journal accept?
The Astrophysical Journal accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of The Astrophysical Journal?
ISSN:
1538-4357 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to The Astrophysical Journal?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at The Astrophysical Journal?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 22 weeks.