What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a is 4.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.712 (Q1) and an H-index of 60.

Who publishes Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a is published by Zhejiang University Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,020 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a is "J ZHEJIANG UNIV-SC A" with common acronym "zusa". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #8,075SubscriptionDomestic Journal

Journal of Zhejiang University-Science a

Acronym:zusa

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Abbreviation (ISO):J ZHEJIANG UNIV-SC A

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Identifier (ISSN):1673-565X(Print)/1862-1775(Online)

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Publisher:Zhejiang University Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.3↑ +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 Zhejiang University-Science a

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.712

#8,075

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

60 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate9.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

64articles/year

0% Gold OA•93.15% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A covers research in Applied Physics, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Environmental Science and Energy, Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, etc.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering78.4%Physics71.7%Computer science65.9%Mathematics55.9%Quantum mechanics50.9%Materials science47.2%Thermodynamics42.9%Biology42.6%Chemistry37.4%Composite material32.8%Geology32%Artificial intelligence30.9%Geography27.5%Mechanical engineering26.1%Organic chemistry25.6%Electrical engineering24.5%Structural engineering24.1%Operating system23.1%Geometry22.3%Economics21.4%Statistics21%Programming language20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Multidisciplinary

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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

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank35/178

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank61/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank48/179

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank51/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	35/178	Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	61/191	Q2
ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	48/179	Q2
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	51/191	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.3

Articles / Year84

Total Citations29

2025

IF3.9

Articles / Year83

Total Citations410

2024

IF3.3

Articles / Year69

Total Citations641

2023

IF3.2

Articles / Year79

Total Citations953

2022

IF2.485

Articles / Year84

Total Citations1,193

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.3	84	29
2025	3.9	83	410
2024	3.3	69	641
2023	3.2	79	953
2022	2.485	84	1,193
2021	2.263	71	1,092
2020	1.49	77	1,467
2019	1.369	71	1,068
2018	1.215	77	1,285
2017	—	76	1,201
2016	—	79	1,408
2015	—	90	1,777

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #8,075Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2000, 2002-2004, 2007-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.712

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.93

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,020 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,029

3-Year Documents230

Citable Documents212

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 Rate26.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Engineering (miscellaneous)Q1

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: 9.1%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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 Zhejiang University-Science a (acronym: zusa, abbr: J ZHEJIANG UNIV-SC A, ISSN: 1673-565X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Zhejiang University Press in China since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.712 (Q1), an H-index of 60.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 64 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $3,020 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.