What is the Impact Factor of Superconductor Science & Technology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Superconductor Science & Technology is 3.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Superconductor Science & Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Superconductor Science & Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.344 (Q1) and an H-index of 129.

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

Superconductor Science & Technology is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,390 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Superconductor Science & Technology is "SUPERCOND SCI TECH" with common acronym "sust-iop". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #2,974Top JournalHybrid

Superconductor Science & Technology

Acronym:sust-iop

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Abbreviation (ISO):SUPERCOND SCI TECH

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Identifier (ISSN):0953-2048(Print)/1361-6668(Online)

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Publisher:IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.4↓ -0.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Superconductor Science & Technology

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.344

#2,974

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

129

129 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate24.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

253articles/year

58.22% Gold OA•93.8% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Superconductor Science and Technology is a multidisciplinary journal for papers on all aspects of superconductivity. The coverage includes theories of superconductivity, the basic physics of superconductors, the relation of microstructure and growth to superconducting properties, the theory of novel devices, and the fabrication and properties of thin films and devices. It also encompasses the manufacture and properties of conductors, and their application in the construction of magnets and heavy current machines, together with enabling technology.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics93.4%Materials science91.9%Quantum mechanics89.9%Condensed matter physics77.2%Superconductivity70%Engineering65.9%Chemistry57.7%Composite material50.6%Organic chemistry49.2%Electrical engineering46%Magnetic field42.3%Thermodynamics41.1%Metallurgy38%Computer science37.9%Mathematics33.3%Optics33.2%Optoelectronics28.2%Biology27%Geology25.4%Nanotechnology22.5%Critical current21.6%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Physics: Condensed Matter

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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

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank80/191

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank33/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank77/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank27/81

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	80/191	Q2
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRSCIE	33/81	Q2
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	77/191	Q2
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCISCIE	27/81	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.4

Articles / Year261

Total Citations64

2025

IF4.2

Articles / Year278

Total Citations798

2024

IF3.7

Articles / Year287

Total Citations1,836

2023

IF3.6

Articles / Year237

Total Citations2,441

2022

IF3.482

Articles / Year254

Total Citations4,062

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.4	261	64
2025	4.2	278	798
2024	3.7	287	1,836
2023	3.6	237	2,441
2022	3.482	254	4,062
2021	3.219	247	4,430
2020	3.067	313	6,845
2019	2.489	218	4,825
2018	2.861	227	5,705
2017	—	312	7,354
2016	—	325	9,263
2015	—	288	8,630

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,974Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1988-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.344

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.18

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,390 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,672

3-Year Documents776

Citable Documents762

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 Rate23.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Ceramics and CompositesQ1

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ1

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1

Materials ChemistryQ1

Metals and AlloysQ1

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: 24.3%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区PHYSICS, APPLIED

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

Superconductor Science & Technology (acronym: sust-iop, abbr: SUPERCOND SCI TECH, ISSN: 0953-2048) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in England since 1988. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.344 (Q1), an H-index of 129.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 253 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,390 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.