What is the Impact Factor of Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology is 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.308 (Q3) and an H-index of 44.

Who publishes Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology is published by IOS Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,815 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology is "J. X-RAY SCI. TECHNOL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #16,923Hybrid

Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology

Abbreviation (ISO):J. X-RAY SCI. TECHNOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0895-3996(Print)/1095-9114(Online)

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Publisher:IOS Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.6↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.308

#16,923

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

44 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate17.6%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

80articles/year

0.78% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Research areas within the scope of the journal include: Interaction of x-rays with matter: x-ray phenomena, biological effects of radiation, radiation safety and optical constants X-ray sources: x-rays from synchrotrons, x-ray lasers, plasmas, and other sources, conventional or unconventional Optical elements: grazing incidence optics, multilayer mirrors, zone plates, gratings, other diffraction optics Optical instruments: interferometers, spectrometers, microscopes, telescopes, microprobes

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics72%Computer science66.2%Medicine60.9%Optics59.2%Radiology49.8%Quantum mechanics47.8%Artificial intelligence47.3%Mathematics47.3%Engineering41.8%Computer vision41.2%Biology35.7%Materials science35.6%Chemistry28%Internal medicine28%Surgery25.9%Nuclear physics25.5%Image (mathematics)23.6%Nuclear medicine22.9%Algorithm22.5%Electrical engineering21.4%Statistics20.9%Psychology20.8%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Optics

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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

JCRSCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Rank56/81

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank92/129

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank148/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Rank59/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPTICS

Rank96/129

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank139/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION	JCRSCIE	56/81	Q3
OPTICS	JCRSCIE	92/129	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	148/191	Q4
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION	JCISCIE	59/81	Q3
OPTICS	JCISCIE	96/129	Q3
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	139/191	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.6

Articles / Year44

Total Citations1

2025

IF1.4

Articles / Year77

Total Citations108

2024

IF1.7

Articles / Year85

Total Citations244

2023

IF3

Articles / Year75

Total Citations267

2022

IF2.442

Articles / Year89

Total Citations488

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.6	44	1
2025	1.4	77	108
2024	1.7	85	244
2023	3	75	267
2022	2.442	89	488
2021	1.535	92	820
2020	1.342	83	1,511
2019	1.662	78	771
2018	1.381	76	584
2017	—	72	826
2016	—	90	846
2015	—	64	541

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,923Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1989-1998, 2001-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMedicinePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.308

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.76

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,815 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations464

3-Year Documents262

Citable Documents262

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 Rate36.3%

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 PhysicsQ3

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ3

InstrumentationQ3

RadiationQ3

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingQ3

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: 17.6%

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)Medicine

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 X-Ray Science and Technology (abbr: J. X-RAY SCI. TECHNOL, ISSN: 0895-3996) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by IOS Press in Netherlands since 1989. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.308 (Q3), an H-index of 44.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 80 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,815 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.