PROGRESS IN SURFACE SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Pioneering Breakthroughs in Surfaces and Interfaces

Introduction

PROGRESS IN SURFACE SCIENCE is a premier academic journal dedicated to advancing the field of surface science and its numerous applications across chemistry and physics. Published by PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD in the United Kingdom, this esteemed journal boasts impressive metrics, including a Q1 ranking in Chemistry (miscellaneous), Condensed Matter Physics, and Surfaces and Interfaces in 2023. With a rich publication history dating from 1971 to 2024, PROGRESS IN SURFACE SCIENCE serves as a crucial platform for researchers, professionals, and students to share their groundbreaking findings and insights. Although it does not currently offer open access, the journal remains highly influential, with Scopus ranks placing it in the top echelons of its categories, making it an indispensable resource for those seeking to stay at the forefront of surface science research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.83
Journal Impact Factor8.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.00
H-Index88
Journal IF Without Self8.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence1.96
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life18.10
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI0.42
Total Documents332
WOS Total Citations1766
SCIMAGO Total Citations6670
SCIMAGO SELF Citations114
Scopus Journal Rank1.83
Cites / Document (2 Years)10.07
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.68
Cites / Document (4 Years)8.88

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Condensed Matter Physics in Physics and Astronomy
Rank #27/434
Percentile 93.78
Quartile Q1
Surfaces and Interfaces in Physics and Astronomy
Rank #6/57
Percentile 89.47
Quartile Q1
Surfaces, Coatings and Films in Materials Science
Rank #15/132
Percentile 88.64
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 36/178
Percentile 80.10
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Rank 11/79
Percentile 86.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 125/178
Percentile 29.78
Quartile Q3
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Rank 46/79
Percentile 41.77
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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