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WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #15,259Hybrid

X-Ray Spectrometry

Acronym:xrs
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Abbreviation (ISO):X-RAY SPECTROM
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Identifier (ISSN):0049-8246(Print)/1097-4539(Online)
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Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Clarivate IF (2026)
1.6↑ +0.1
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 X-Ray Spectrometry

WoS Q3
01231.0820181.3920191.2520201.4920211.2320221.220231.520241.520251.62026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):1.6
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3
0.362
#15,259

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
55

55 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3
Self-Citation Rate6.7%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
42articles/year
31.09% Gold OA•96.15% Original Research

Aims & Scope

X-Ray Spectrometry is devoted to the rapid publication of papers dealing with the theory and application of x-ray spectrometry using electron, x-ray photon, proton, γ and γ-x sources. Covering advances in techniques, methods and equipment, this established journal provides the ideal platform for the discussion of more sophisticated X-ray analytical methods. Both wavelength and energy dispersion systems are covered together with a range of data handling methods, from the most simple to very sophisticated software programs. Papers dealing with the application of x-ray spectrometric methods for structural analysis are also featured as well as applications papers covering a wide range of areas such as environmental analysis and monitoring, art and archaelogical studies, mineralogy, forensics, geology, surface science and materials analysis, biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Physics68.5%Quantum mechanics61.4%Chemistry60.2%Materials science58.2%Optics55.8%Organic chemistry49.6%Computer science45.2%Chromatography38.3%Engineering36.7%Environmental chemistry35.3%Nuclear physics32.5%Analytical Chemistry (journal)32.3%Composite material30.1%Mathematics29.8%Metallurgy27.1%Biology25.8%Geology24.9%Fluorescence22.6%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

SPECTROSCOPY

Q3
Rank31/43
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

SPECTROSCOPY

Q3
Rank27/43
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF1.6
Articles / Year61
Total Citations5
2025
IF1.5
Articles / Year109
Total Citations67
2024
IF1.5
Articles / Year63
Total Citations115
2023
IF1.2
Articles / Year99
Total Citations312
2022
IF1.234
Articles / Year48
Total Citations186

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,259Scopus Q3SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1972-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Chemistry
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3
0.362

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.49

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,697 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations267
3-Year Documents137
Citable Documents129

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 Rate37.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

SpectroscopyQ3
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: 6.7%

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)Physics & Astrophysics
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区SPECTROSCOPY
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

X-Ray Spectrometry (acronym: xrs, abbr: X-RAY SPECTROM, ISSN: 0049-8246) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd in England since 1972. 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 0.362 (Q3), an H-index of 55.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 42 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,697 USD. 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
Hybrid
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Language
Multi-Language
Frequency
Bimonthly
Founding Year
1972
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
JOHN WILEY & SONS LTD, THE ATRIUM, SOUTHERN GATE, CHICHESTER, ENGLAND, W SUSSEX, PO19 8SQ

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01