What is the Impact Factor of Microchimica Acta?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Microchimica Acta is 5.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Microchimica Acta indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Microchimica Acta is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.751 (Q2) and an H-index of 121.

Who publishes Microchimica Acta and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Microchimica Acta is published by Springer Vienna. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,238 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Microchimica Acta?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Microchimica Acta is "MICROCHIM. ACTA" with common acronym "miac". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q2SCImago #7,544Top JournalHybrid

Microchimica Acta

Acronym:miac

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Abbreviation (ISO):MICROCHIM. ACTA

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Identifier (ISSN):0026-3672(Print)/1436-5073(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Vienna

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.4↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Microchimica Acta

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.751

#7,544

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

121

121 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate3.8%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

415articles/year

9.83% Gold OA•92.55% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Microchimica Acta (MCA) has established itself as a premier forum for research results in modern (bio)analytical sciences based on the use of micro/nano-structured materials. Coverage includes fundamental studies on, practical applications of, and new approaches towards micro-/nanomaterials such as micro- and nanoparticles, imprints, micro/nanodroplets, or micro/nanostructured devices for use in (bio)analytical applications including sensing and preconcentration. Invited reviews provide a critical assessment of research progress in these fields

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry97.9%Organic chemistry80.7%Materials science76.9%Physics68.3%Chromatography59.8%Nanotechnology58.9%Quantum mechanics57.7%Biology52.6%Nanochemistry47.8%Biochemistry40.8%Engineering39.7%Physical chemistry37.4%Environmental chemistry36.6%Mathematics35.4%Analytical Chemistry (journal)33.6%Nuclear chemistry33%Metallurgy31.8%Chemical engineering31.6%Statistics28.9%Composite material28.7%Detection limit27%Optics26.9%Inorganic chemistry26.6%

Primary Research Areas

Chemistry Analytical Chemistry

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL

Rank25/110

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL

Rank15/110

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL	JCRSCIE	25/110	Q1
CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL	JCISCIE	15/110	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.4

Articles / Year645

Total Citations494

2025

IF5.3

Articles / Year874

Total Citations4,672

2024

IF5.3

Articles / Year753

Total Citations8,022

2023

IF5.7

Articles / Year526

Total Citations8,034

2022

IF6.408

Articles / Year483

Total Citations10,764

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.4	645	494
2025	5.3	874	4,672
2024	5.3	753	8,022
2023	5.7	526	8,034
2022	6.408	483	10,764
2021	5.833	484	13,442
2020	6.232	609	18,955
2019	5.479	915	34,373
2018	5.705	533	22,644
2017	—	589	23,499
2016	—	386	14,223
2015	—	286	12,432

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,544Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1926-1944, 1947-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemistry

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.751

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.25

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,238 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations9,518

3-Year Documents1,733

Citable Documents1,718

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 Rate44.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Analytical ChemistryQ2

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: 3.8%

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)Chemistry

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL

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

Microchimica Acta (acronym: miac, abbr: MICROCHIM. ACTA, ISSN: 0026-3672) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Chemistry, published by Springer Vienna in Austria since 1937. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.751 (Q2), an H-index of 121.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 415 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,238 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.