What is the Impact Factor of Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids is 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.261 (Q3) and an H-index of 38.

Who publishes Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,553 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids is "RADIAT. EFF. DEFECTS SOLIDS" with common acronym "grad". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #18,732Hybrid

Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids

Acronym:grad

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Abbreviation (ISO):RADIAT. EFF. DEFECTS SOLIDS

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Identifier (ISSN):1042-0150(Print)

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Publisher:Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.6↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.261

#18,732

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

38 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate18.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

85articles/year

1.19% Gold OA•98.29% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal covers a wide range of topics under radiation and plasma sciences. The range of contributions encompasses: radiation physics; radiochemistry, radiobiology and physical effects of medical irradiation, including research on radiative cell degeneration; optical, electrical and mechanical effects of radiation, and their secondary effects such as diffusion and particle emission from surfaces; plasma techniques and plasma phenomena. On plasma science the Journal covers all areas of fusion, space and low temperature plasmas.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics97%Quantum mechanics92.4%Chemistry89.2%Materials science86.8%Organic chemistry76.8%Nuclear physics64.8%Optics58.8%Engineering54.9%Composite material45.3%Metallurgy38.7%Ion38.4%Optoelectronics37.2%Irradiation36.2%Atomic physics35.8%Chromatography32.9%Environmental chemistry31.4%Analytical Chemistry (journal)30.9%Condensed matter physics29.4%Computer science29.3%Biology27%Thermodynamics25.9%Crystallography25.3%Electrical engineering24.1%Nanotechnology21.2%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Nuclear Science & Technology

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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

NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank26/42

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank61/81

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

Rank30/43

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank33/42

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank43/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

Rank32/43

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	26/42	Q3
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	61/81	Q4
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS	JCRSCIE	30/43	Q3
NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	33/42	Q4
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	43/81	Q3
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS	JCISCIE	32/43	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.6

Articles / Year125

Total Citations37

2025

IF1.3

Articles / Year157

Total Citations228

2024

IF1.1

Articles / Year171

Total Citations619

2023

IF1

Articles / Year110

Total Citations464

2022

IF1.024

Articles / Year117

Total Citations508

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.6	125	37
2025	1.3	157	228
2024	1.1	171	619
2023	1	110	464
2022	1.024	117	508
2021	1.141	73	380
2020	0.642	112	566
2019	0.636	98	795
2018	0.526	109	912
2017	—	100	695
2016	—	94	706
2015	—	98	499

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #18,732Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1989-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.261

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.70

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,553 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations514

3-Year Documents339

Citable Documents334

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 Rate29.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q3

Nuclear and High Energy PhysicsQ3

RadiationQ3

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: 18.2%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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

Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids (acronym: grad, abbr: RADIAT. EFF. DEFECTS SOLIDS, ISSN: 1042-0150) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England since 1989. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.261 (Q3), an H-index of 38.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 85 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,553 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.