International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
23 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
IJSurfSE publishes refereed quality papers in the broad field of surface science and engineering including tribology, but with a special emphasis on the research and development in friction, wear, coatings and surface modification processes such as surface treatment, cladding, machining, polishing and grinding, across multiple scales from nanoscopic to macroscopic dimensions. High-integrity and high-performance surfaces of components have become a central research area in the professional community whose aim is to develop highly reliable ultra-precision devices.
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ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PHYSICS, APPLIED
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PHYSICS, APPLIED
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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 AnalysisInternational Journal of Surface Science and Engineering (abbr: INT. J. SURF. SCI. ENG, ISSN: 1749-785X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Inderscience Enterprises Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.246 (Q3), an H-index of 23.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 20 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,529 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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