What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a is 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.431 (Q2) and an H-index of 131.

Who publishes Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a is published by AVS Science and Technology Society. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,971 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a is "J VAC SCI TECHNOL A". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #13,428Hybrid

Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a

Abbreviation (ISO):J VAC SCI TECHNOL A

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Identifier (ISSN):0734-2101(Print)

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Publisher:AVS Science and Technology Society

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.5↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology a

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.431

#13,428

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

131

131 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate12.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

269articles/year

15.52% Gold OA•93.31% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A publishes reports of original research, letters, and review articles that focus on fundamental scientific understanding of interfaces, surfaces, plasmas and thin films and on using this understanding to advance the state-of-the-art in various technological applications.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics97.4%Materials science96.1%Chemistry92.4%Quantum mechanics91.7%Organic chemistry87.7%Engineering71%Nanotechnology69%Composite material66%Metallurgy54.9%Chromatography48.6%Optoelectronics48.4%Environmental chemistry47.7%Analytical Chemistry (journal)47.4%Optics44.9%Biology42.4%Nuclear physics39.5%Thin film35.8%Layer (electronics)35.5%Chemical engineering34.7%Thermodynamics33.4%Geology31.6%Electrical engineering29.3%Physical chemistry28.2%Computer science23.5%Atomic physics21.6%Ion21.3%Condensed matter physics21.3%Crystallography21.2%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Coatings & Films

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS

Rank14/25

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank114/191

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JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS

Rank14/25

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank118/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS	JCRSCIE	14/25	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	114/191	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS	JCISCIE	14/25	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	118/191	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.5

Articles / Year259

Total Citations83

2025

IF2.1

Articles / Year316

Total Citations717

2024

IF2.4

Articles / Year343

Total Citations1,696

2023

IF2.9

Articles / Year332

Total Citations2,530

2022

IF3.234

Articles / Year242

Total Citations2,150

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.5	259	83
2025	2.1	316	717
2024	2.4	343	1,696
2023	2.9	332	2,530
2022	3.234	242	2,150
2021	2.427	305	4,262
2020	2.166	320	7,986
2019	1.833	222	4,043
2018	1.761	195	3,938
2017	—	212	4,207
2016	—	236	4,487
2015	—	267	5,555

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,428Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1970, 1982-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.431

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.32

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,971 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,165

3-Year Documents935

Citable Documents931

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 Rate24.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ2

Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ2

Surfaces and InterfacesQ3

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: 12.5%

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)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS

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 Vacuum Science & Technology a (abbr: J VAC SCI TECHNOL A, ISSN: 0734-2101) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by AVS Science and Technology Society in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.431 (Q2), an H-index of 131.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 269 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,971 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.