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Surface Science Reports

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

8.82

h-Index

2024-2025

 131

Rank

2024-2025

 1163

SJR

2024-2025

 2.241

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Surface Science Reports
Abbreviation Surf. Sci. Rep.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Condensed Matter Physics (Q1); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q1); Materials Chemistry (Q1); Metals and Alloys (Q1); Surfaces and Interfaces (Q1); Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q1)
h-index 131
Overall Rank/Ranking 1163
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.241
Impact Score 8.82
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 01675729, 1879274X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1981-2025




Aim and Scope


The journal contains invited review papers on the properties of surfaces and interfaces of metals, semiconductors and insulators. The emphasis is on fundamental aspects of solid and liquid interfaces, their atomic and electronic structure. Both theoretical and experimental papers are included. The journal also contains papers on experimental techniques and methods used to characterize surfaces and interfaces, e.g. those based upon the interaction of photons, electrons and ions with matter in the solid or liquid state.


About Surface Science Reports


Surface Science Reports is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Condensed Matter Physics (Q1); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q1); Materials Chemistry (Q1); Metals and Alloys (Q1); Surfaces and Interfaces (Q1); Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Surface Science Reports is 1163. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.241. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 131. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Surface Science Reports journal is 01675729, 1879274X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Surface Science Reports is cited by a total of 178 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Surface Science Reports Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Surface Science Reports is 8.82, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Surface Science Reports IF is increased by a factor of 0.82 and approximate percentage change is 10.25% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Surface Science Reports Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Surface Science Reports is 8.82. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Surface Science Reports. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 8.82
2023 8.00
2022 9.38
2021 13.08
2020 11.73
2019 10.38
2018 15.53
2017 18.70
2016 13.60
2015 6.21
2014 15.47

Surface Science Reports h-index


  Table Setting

Surface Science Reports has an h-index of 131. It means 131 articles of this journal have more than 131 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Surface Science Reports ISSN


The ISSN of Surface Science Reports is 01675729, 1879274X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Surface Science Reports Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Surface Science Reports is 1163. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.241. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Surface Science Reports by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.241
2023 2.391
2022 3.204
2021 3.526
2020 3.627
2019 4.154
2018 5.791
2017 6.425
2016 4.212
2015 4.262
2014 7.691

Ranking of Surface Science Reports by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1163
2023 1003
2022 552
2021 461
2020 470
2019 363
2018 234
2017 198
2016 386
2015 359
2014 138

Surface Science Reports Publisher


Table Setting

Surface Science Reports is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1981-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Surface Science Reports is Surf. Sci. Rep.. This abbreviation ('Surf. Sci. Rep.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Surface Science Reports


If your research field is/are related to Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Condensed Matter Physics (Q1); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q1); Materials Chemistry (Q1); Metals and Alloys (Q1); Surfaces and Interfaces (Q1); Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Surface Science Reports?

Surface Science Reports latest impact IF is 8.82. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 18.70 (2017) and 6.21 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 11.9 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Surface Science Reports?

The Surface Science Reports has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.241, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 7.691 in 2014 and the lowest being 2.241 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Surface Science Reports over the previous 11-year period stands at 11.9.


What's the latest h-index of the Surface Science Reports?

The latest h-index of the Surface Science Reports is 131.


Who's the publisher of the Surface Science Reports?

The Surface Science Reports is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Surface Science Reports?

The Surface Science Reports is currently ranked 1163 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 138 in 2014 and its lowest position of 1163 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Surface Science Reports?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Surface Science Reports is Surf. Sci. Rep..


Is the "Surface Science Reports" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Surface Science Reports is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Surface Science Reports?

The Surface Science Reports encompasses the following areas:

  • Chemistry (miscellaneous)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Surface Science Reports?

The Surface Science Reports is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 01675729, 1879274X.


What's the best quartile of the Surface Science Reports?

The best quartile for the Surface Science Reports is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Surface Science Reports?

The Surface Science Reports coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1981-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Surface Science Reports

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 8.82
2023 8.00
2022 9.38
2021 13.08
2020 11.73
2019 10.38
2018 15.53
2017 18.70
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