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The Astrophysical Journal Letters is the premier journal for rapid publication of high-impact astronomical research. ApJL publishes brief reports on the most influential developments across astronomy and astrophysics. The journal specializes in articles that are timely, containing new discoveries and results that have a significant immediate impact on other researchers. Articles published in ApJL are self-contained, including context that is generally understandable by scientists who are not specialists in the particular fields.
Publishing Model:Full OA
ISSN:2041-8205
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EISSN:2041-8213
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Publication Frequency:Weekly (except the week of Christmas)
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Journal Impact Factor(JIF) 2024
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Journal Citation Indicator(JCI) 2024
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Web of Science Rank 2024:
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# 篫/躭鋺
92.26%
Q1

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CiteScore 2024
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CiteScore Rank 2024
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# 篫/声蔡杚
93.2%
Q1
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# 躭/䟕逦
91.58%
Q1
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