What is the Impact Factor of Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science is 2.00, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.412 (Q2) and an H-index of 122.

Who publishes Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science is published by Wiley-VCH Verlag. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,871 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science is "PHYS STATUS SOLIDI A" with common acronym "pssa-journal". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #13,894Hybrid

Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science

Acronym:pssa-journal

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Abbreviation (ISO):PHYS STATUS SOLIDI A

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Identifier (ISSN):1862-6300(Print)/1862-6319(Online)

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Publisher:Wiley-VCH Verlag

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.412

#13,894

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

122

122 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate5.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

338articles/year

21.48% Gold OA•93.75% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The physica status solidi (pss) journal group is devoted to the thorough peer review and the rapid publication of new and important results in all fields of solid state and materials physics, from basic science to applications and devices. Among the largest and most established international publications, the pss journals publish reviews, letters and original articles, as regular content as well as in special issues and topical sections.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science88.3%Physics86.1%Quantum mechanics79%Chemistry77.2%Engineering70.6%Organic chemistry69%Optoelectronics63.8%Composite material59.9%Nanotechnology56.9%Metallurgy46.5%Optics44.5%Electrical engineering41.6%Condensed matter physics36%Chemical engineering31.6%Biology30.6%Computer science29.7%Thermodynamics27.6%Layer (electronics)25.9%Crystallography22.7%Geology22.3%Physical chemistry20.7%Chromatography20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Multidisciplinary

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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

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank365/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank135/191

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JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank54/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank358/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank142/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank55/81

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	365/472	Q4
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	135/191	Q3
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	54/81	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	358/473	Q4
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	142/191	Q3
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	55/81	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2

Articles / Year214

Total Citations21

2025

IF1.9

Articles / Year426

Total Citations405

2024

IF1.9

Articles / Year502

Total Citations1,458

2023

IF2

Articles / Year498

Total Citations2,226

2022

IF2.17

Articles / Year460

Total Citations2,827

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2	214	21
2025	1.9	426	405
2024	1.9	502	1,458
2023	2	498	2,226
2022	2.17	460	2,827
2021	1.981	438	3,312
2020	—	421	3,850
2019	1.606	567	6,072
2018	1.795	570	6,304
2017	—	501	6,258
2016	—	515	6,112
2015	—	542	8,229

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,894Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2005-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.412

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.10

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,871 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,485

3-Year Documents1,186

Citable Documents1,161

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 Rate26.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ2

Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ2

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ3

Materials ChemistryQ3

Surfaces and InterfacesQ3

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: 5.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区MATERIALS SCIENCE, 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

Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science (acronym: pssa-journal, abbr: PHYS STATUS SOLIDI A, ISSN: 1862-6300) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Wiley-VCH Verlag in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.00, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.412 (Q2), an H-index of 122.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 338 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,871 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.