What is the Impact Factor of Kona Powder and Particle Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Kona Powder and Particle Journal is 2.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Kona Powder and Particle Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Kona Powder and Particle Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.497 (Q2) and an H-index of 51.

Who publishes Kona Powder and Particle Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Kona Powder and Particle Journal is published by Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation. It operates under a Diamond Open Access model, exempting authors completely from Article Processing Charges ($0 USD APC).

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Kona Powder and Particle Journal?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Kona Powder and Particle Journal is "KONA POWDER PART. J" with common acronym "kona". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #11,964Diamond OAGold OA

Kona Powder and Particle Journal

Acronym:kona

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Abbreviation (ISO):KONA POWDER PART. J

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Identifier (ISSN):0288-4534(Print)/2187-5537(Online)

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Publisher:Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.7↓ -0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Kona Powder and Particle Journal

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.497

#11,964

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

51 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate7.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

18articles/year

100% Gold OA•36.84% Original Research

Aims & Scope

KONA publishes papers in the broad field of powder science and technology, ranging from fundamental principles to practical applications. Papers describing technological experience and critical reviews of existing knowledge in special areas are also welcome.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials ScienceEngineeringPhysicsChemistryComposite MaterialsOrganic ChemistryChemical EngineeringBiologyQuantum MechanicsNanotechnologyGeologyMetallurgyThermodynamics

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: 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, CHEMICAL

Rank105/183

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank305/472

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JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Rank125/183

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank390/473

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL	JCRSCIE	105/183	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	305/472	Q3
ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL	JCISCIE	125/183	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	390/473	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.7

Articles / Year9

Total Citations0

2025

IF3.2

Articles / Year26

Total Citations25

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year27

Total Citations75

2023

IF4.1

Articles / Year24

Total Citations167

2022

IF3.919

Articles / Year25

Total Citations257

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.7	9	0
2025	3.2	26	25
2024	2.6	27	75
2023	4.1	24	167
2022	3.919	25	257
2021	2.897	26	254
2020	2.326	28	282
2019	1.553	24	766
2018	1.638	28	493
2017	—	31	645
2016	—	31	1,349
2015	—	34	833

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #11,964Scopus Q2Diamond OASCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1983-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringChemistryEngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.497

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.46

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

100% Free

Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.

Diamond Open Access

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations183

3-Year Documents54

Citable Documents51

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 Rate28.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2

Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q2

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: 7.7%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

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

Kona Powder and Particle Journal (acronym: kona, abbr: KONA POWDER PART. J, ISSN: 0288-4534) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation in Japan. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.497 (Q2), an H-index of 51.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Annual, an annual output of approximately 18 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.