Accreditation and Quality Assurance
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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48 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Accreditation and Quality Assurance has established itself as the leading information and discussion forum for all aspects relevant to quality, transparency and reliability of measurement results in chemical and biological sciences. The journal serves the information needs of researchers, practitioners and decision makers dealing with quality assurance and quality management, including the development and application of metrological principles and concepts such as traceability or measurement uncertainty in the following fields: environment, nutrition, consumer protection, geology, metallurgy, pharmacy, forensics, clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, and microbiology.
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CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAccreditation and Quality Assurance (acronym: acqa, abbr: ACCREDIT. QUAL. ASSUR, ISSN: 0949-1775) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1996. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.204 (Q3), an H-index of 48.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 31 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,600 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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