What is the Impact Factor of Nanoscale Horizons?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Nanoscale Horizons is 6.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Nanoscale Horizons indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Nanoscale Horizons is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.418 (Q1) and an H-index of 95.

Who publishes Nanoscale Horizons and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Nanoscale Horizons is published by Royal Society of Chemistry. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,811 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Nanoscale Horizons?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Nanoscale Horizons is "NANOSCALE HORIZ" with common acronym "nanohoriz". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #2,683Hybrid

Nanoscale Horizons

Acronym:nanohoriz

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Abbreviation (ISO):NANOSCALE HORIZ

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Identifier (ISSN):2055-6756(Print)/2055-6764(Online)

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Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry

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Clarivate IF (2026)

6.4↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Nanoscale Horizons

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):6.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.418

#2,683

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

95 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

88articles/year

34.32% Gold OA•77.69% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The home for rapid reports of exceptional significance in nanoscience and nanotechnology

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics71.1%Engineering70.4%Materials science64.9%Chemistry55.1%Quantum mechanics54.8%Nanotechnology53%Organic chemistry43.5%Biology37.6%Computer science34.6%Chemical engineering33.4%Optoelectronics26.7%Biochemistry25.5%Mechanical engineering25.4%Composite material23.4%Geology21.4%Optics20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Materials Science General Materials Science

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Rank57/191

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank134/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Rank50/148

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Rank69/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank191/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Rank62/148

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCRSCIE	57/191	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	134/472	Q2
NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	50/148	Q2
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCISCIE	69/191	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	191/473	Q2
NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	62/148	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF6.4

Articles / Year174

Total Citations130

2025

IF6.6

Articles / Year331

Total Citations1,553

2024

IF8

Articles / Year249

Total Citations2,632

2023

IF9.7

Articles / Year192

Total Citations2,758

2022

IF11.684

Articles / Year174

Total Citations3,517

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	6.4	174	130
2025	6.6	331	1,553
2024	8	249	2,632
2023	9.7	192	2,758
2022	11.684	174	3,517
2021	10.989	128	3,320
2020	9.927	177	5,496
2019	9.095	191	10,114
2018	9.391	118	7,965
2017	—	79	2,893
2016	—	64	4,447
2015	—	22	1,180

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,683Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2016-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.418

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.71

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,811 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,909

3-Year Documents478

Citable Documents450

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 Rate35.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Materials Science (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: 0%

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CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

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

Nanoscale Horizons (acronym: nanohoriz, abbr: NANOSCALE HORIZ, ISSN: 2055-6756) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Materials Science, published by Royal Society of Chemistry in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.418 (Q1), an H-index of 95.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 88 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,811 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.