JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Shaping the Future of Colloid and Interface Science

Introduction

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, published by Academic Press Inc, Elsevier Science, is a premier peer-reviewed journal that has been a cornerstone in the fields of colloid, surface chemistry, and biomaterials since its inception in 1966. With a strong impact in its respective disciplines, the journal holds a prestigious status in quartile rankings, including Q1 in Biomaterials, Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, as well as Surfaces, Coatings, and Films for 2023. Its outstanding Scopus rankings, such as #4 in Colloid and Surface Chemistry and #6 in Surfaces, Coatings and Films, highlight its vital role in advancing research and understanding in these cutting-edge areas. Although not an open-access journal, it provides valuable insights and advancements that cater to an audience of researchers, professionals, and students aiming to push the boundaries of material science. As it continues to publish high-quality research through 2025 and beyond, the journal remains an essential resource for those involved in the exploration of the interactions between particles and surfaces.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.76
Journal Impact Factor9.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)8.20
H-Index273
Journal IF Without Self9.40
Eigen Factor0.09
Normal Eigen Factor19.57
Influence1.24
Immediacy Index2.50
Cited Half Life4.20
Citing Half Life3.80
JCI1.53
Total Documents26792
WOS Total Citations125430
SCIMAGO Total Citations347114
SCIMAGO SELF Citations25363
Scopus Journal Rank1.76
Cites / Document (2 Years)10.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)9.76
Cites / Document (4 Years)9.28

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Surfaces, Coatings and Films in Materials Science
Rank #6/132
Percentile 95.45
Quartile Q1
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials in Materials Science
Rank #18/284
Percentile 93.66
Quartile Q1
Biomaterials in Materials Science
Rank #12/137
Percentile 91.24
Quartile Q1
Colloid and Surface Chemistry in Chemical Engineering
Rank #4/21
Percentile 80.95
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 32/178
Percentile 82.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 25/178
Percentile 85.96
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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