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IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #16,340Diamond OAGold OA

Science of Sintering

Abbreviation (ISO):SCI. SINTERING
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Identifier (ISSN):0350-820X(Print)
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Publisher:International Institute for the Science of Sintering (IISS)
Clarivate IF (2026)
1.3– 0
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Science of Sintering

WoS Q3
01230.6720180.8920191.1720201.4120211.7320221.520231.420241.320251.32026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):1.3
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.325
#16,340

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
32

32 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3
Self-Citation Rate50%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessGold OA
40articles/year
100% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Science of Sintering is a unique journal in the field of science and technology of sintering. Science of Sintering publishes papers on all aspects of theoretical and experimental studies, which can contribute to the better understanding of the behavior of powders and similar materials during consolidation processes. Emphasis is laid on those aspects of the science of materials that are concerned with the thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanism of sintering and related processes. In accordance with the significance of disperse materials for the sintering technology, papers dealing with the question of ultradisperse powders, tribochemical activation and catalysis are also published. Science of Sintering journal is published four times a year. Types of contribution: Original research papers, Review articles, Letters to Editor, Book reviews.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Materials science98.1%Chemistry94.8%Organic chemistry93.1%Physics89.2%Metallurgy87.8%Composite material87.8%Engineering79.9%Quantum mechanics74.6%Geology52.8%Crystallography52.6%Chemical engineering49.1%Biology47.1%Thermodynamics46.4%Sintering45.4%Microstructure37.8%Optics37%Ceramic32.7%Computer science30.2%Mathematics28.7%Physical chemistry27%Paleontology24.7%Nanotechnology23%Chromatography22.1%Geography22%Phase (matter)20.8%Mineralogy20.6%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Q3
Rank22/34
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Q3
Rank66/97
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Q3
Rank20/34
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Q3
Rank62/97
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF1.3
Articles / Year7
Total Citations0
2025
IF1.3
Articles / Year48
Total Citations29
2024
IF1.4
Articles / Year51
Total Citations96
2023
IF1.5
Articles / Year73
Total Citations217
2022
IF1.725
Articles / Year40
Total Citations225

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,340Scopus Q2Diamond OASCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1974-1976, 1978-1989, 2002-2025
Scopus Broad Areas:Materials SciencePhysics and Astronomy
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.325

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.19

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
100% Free

Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.

Diamond Open Access

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations162
3-Year Documents119
Citable Documents119

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 Rate46.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Metals and AlloysQ2
Ceramics and CompositesQ3
Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3
Materials ChemistryQ3
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: 50%

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)Materials Science
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS
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

Science of Sintering (abbr: SCI. SINTERING, ISSN: 0350-820X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by International Institute for the Science of Sintering (IISS) in Serbia. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.325 (Q2), an H-index of 32.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Tri-annual, an annual output of approximately 40 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Gold OA
Publisher
International Institute for the Science of Sintering (IISS)
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Tri-annual
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusDOAJPubMed
Editorial Address
INT INST SCIENCE SINTERING (I I S S), C/O ITN SANU, KNEZ MIHAILOVA 35/IV, PO BOX 315, BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA, 11000

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01