What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems is 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.247 (Q3) and an H-index of 28.

Who publishes Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems is published by Copernicus Publications. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,682 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #19,400Gold OA

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems

Identifier (ISSN):2194-8771(Print)/2194-878X(Online)

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Publisher:Copernicus Publications

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↑ +0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.247

#19,400

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

28 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

31articles/year

100% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (JSSS) is an international open-access journal dedicated to science, application, and advancement of sensors and sensors as part of measurement systems. The emphasis is on sensor principles and phenomena, measuring systems, sensor technologies, and applications. The goal of JSSS is to provide a platform for scientists and professionals in academia – as well as for developers, engineers, and users – to discuss new developments and advancements in sensors and sensor systems.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics92.8%Engineering91.2%Quantum mechanics83%Materials science75.9%Computer science68.4%Electrical engineering54.6%Chemistry54.1%Optics47.7%Mathematics46.4%Composite material46.2%Organic chemistry43.8%Thermodynamics42.4%Biology40.1%Optoelectronics32.6%Operating system30.8%Mechanical engineering28.4%Geography28.1%Statistics28.1%Nanotechnology27.9%Geology26.8%Acoustics26.5%Telecommunications25.5%Artificial intelligence24.4%Physical chemistry23.6%Medicine23.6%Metallurgy21.8%Programming language21.5%Electronic engineering21.5%

Primary Research Areas

Instruments & Instrumentation

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Rank69/81

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Rank72/81

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION	JCRESCI	69/81	Q4
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION	JCIESCI	72/81	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year12

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.7

Articles / Year29

Total Citations37

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year24

Total Citations55

2023

IF1

Articles / Year24

Total Citations77

2022

IF—

Articles / Year27

Total Citations70

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	12	0
2025	0.7	29	37
2024	0.8	24	55
2023	1	24	77
2022	—	27	70
2021	—	31	156
2020	—	45	259
2019	—	32	317
2018	—	62	927
2017	—	38	542
2016	—	45	507
2015	—	40	441

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #19,400Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2012-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.247

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.52

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,682 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations89

3-Year Documents75

Citable Documents75

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate22.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ3

InstrumentationQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems (ISSN: 2194-8771) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION, published by Copernicus Publications in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.247 (Q3), an H-index of 28.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 31 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,682 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.