What is the Impact Factor of Semiconductor Science and Technology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Semiconductor Science and Technology is 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Semiconductor Science and Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Semiconductor Science and Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.358 (Q3) and an H-index of 134.

Who publishes Semiconductor Science and Technology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Semiconductor Science and Technology is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,823 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Semiconductor Science and Technology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Semiconductor Science and Technology is "SEMICOND. SCI. TECHNOL" with common acronym "sst-iop". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #15,376Hybrid

Semiconductor Science and Technology

Acronym:sst-iop

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Abbreviation (ISO):SEMICOND. SCI. TECHNOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0268-1242(Print)/1361-6641(Online)

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Publisher:IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.1– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Semiconductor Science and Technology

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.358

#15,376

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

134

134 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

326articles/year

47.98% Gold OA•97.31% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Devoted to semiconductor research, Semiconductor Science and Technology's multidisciplinary approach reflects the far-reaching nature of this topic. The scope of the journal covers fundamental and applied experimental and theoretical studies of the properties of non-organic, organic and oxide semiconductors, their interfaces and devices, including: fundamental properties materials and nanostructures devices and applications fabrication and processing new analytical techniques simulation emerging fields: materials and devices for quantum technologies hybrid structures and devices 2D and topological materials metamaterials semiconductors for energy flexible electronics.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics97.4%Materials science94.9%Quantum mechanics92.9%Optoelectronics85%Chemistry82.5%Engineering72.5%Organic chemistry63.1%Electrical engineering58.3%Condensed matter physics56.4%Optics52.3%Composite material51.1%Nanotechnology49.4%Metallurgy37.1%Thermodynamics32.1%Layer (electronics)30.6%Nuclear physics29.5%Computer science28.2%Biology25.2%Electron22.1%Voltage21.9%Chromatography20.8%Mathematics20.4%

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

ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

Rank235/369

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank356/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank53/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

Rank266/371

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank344/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank51/81

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC	JCRSCIE	235/369	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	356/472	Q4
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	53/81	Q3
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC	JCISCIE	266/371	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	344/473	Q3
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	51/81	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.1

Articles / Year193

Total Citations26

2025

IF2.1

Articles / Year184

Total Citations387

2024

IF1.9

Articles / Year227

Total Citations847

2023

IF1.9

Articles / Year169

Total Citations1,171

2022

IF2.048

Articles / Year253

Total Citations1,878

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.1	193	26
2025	2.1	184	387
2024	1.9	227	847
2023	1.9	169	1,171
2022	2.048	253	1,878
2021	2.352	328	3,465
2020	2.361	416	4,316
2019	2.654	349	4,853
2018	2.28	313	5,055
2017	—	329	6,620
2016	—	279	8,315
2015	—	303	5,550

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,376Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1986-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.358

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.12

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,823 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,354

3-Year Documents661

Citable Documents661

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 Rate30.1%

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

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ3

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ3

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: 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):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

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

Semiconductor Science and Technology (acronym: sst-iop, abbr: SEMICOND. SCI. TECHNOL, ISSN: 0268-1242) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.358 (Q3), an H-index of 134.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 326 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,823 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.