Surface Science Reports
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Surface Science Reports
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
134 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Surface Science Reports contains invited review papers on experimental and theoretical studies in the physics, chemistry and pioneering applications of surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures. It covers topics which contribute to a better understanding of basic phenomena occurring on surfaces and interfaces, but also the application of this knowledge to the development of materials, processes and devices. "Surfaces" is defined in this journal to include all interfaces between solids, liquids, polymers, biomaterials, nanostructures, soft matter, gases and/or vacuum. The journal also contains reviews of experimental techniques and methods used to characterize surfaces and surface processes, e.g. those based upon the interactions of photons, electrons and ions with surfaces.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact
Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.
Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisSurface Science Reports (abbr: SURF. SCI. REP, ISSN: 0167-5729) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Chemistry, published by Elsevier in Netherlands since 1981. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 11.6, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.706 (Q1), an H-index of 134.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 1周, 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 $3,974 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
Publishing & Editorial Information
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