Progress in Surface Science
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Aims & Scope
Progress in Surface Science publishes progress reports and review articles by invited authors of international stature. The papers are aimed at surface scientists and cover various aspects of surface science. Papers in the new section Progress Highlights, are more concise and general at the same time, and are aimed at all scientists. Because of the transdisciplinary nature of surface science, topics are chosen for their timeliness from across the wide spectrum of scientific and engineering subjects. The journal strives to promote the exchange of ideas between surface scientists in the various areas. Authors are encouraged to write articles that are of relevance and interest to both established surface scientists and newcomers in the field.
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CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisProgress in Surface Science (abbr: PROG. SURF. SCI, ISSN: 0079-6816) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Ltd in United States since 1972. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.588 (Q1), an H-index of 96.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 7 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,730 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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