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Applied Sciences (Switzerland)

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

3.15

h-Index

2024-2025

 162

Rank

2024-2025

 11146

SJR

2024-2025

 0.521

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 Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
Abbreviation Appl. Sci. (Switz.)
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Computer Science Applications (Q2); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes (Q2); Instrumentation (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Process Chemistry and Technology (Q2)
h-index 162
Overall Rank/Ranking 11146
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.521
Impact Score 3.15
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Country Switzerland
ISSN 20763417
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2011-2025
Official Website Visit Website




Aim and Scope


Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417) provides an advanced forum on all aspects of applied natural sciences. It publishes reviews, research papers and communications. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. Electronic files and software regarding the full details of the calculation or experimental procedure, if unable to be published in a normal way, can be deposited as supplementary electronic material.


About Applied Sciences (Switzerland)


Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes (Q2); Instrumentation (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Process Chemistry and Technology (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is 11146. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.521. 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 162. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Applied Sciences (Switzerland) journal is 20763417. 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. Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is cited by a total of 127958 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Applied Sciences (Switzerland) Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is 3.15, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Applied Sciences (Switzerland) IF is increased by a factor of 0.23 and approximate percentage change is 7.88% 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

Applied Sciences (Switzerland) Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is 3.15. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Applied Sciences (Switzerland). Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.15
2023 2.92
2022 3.10
2021 3.16
2020 2.99
2019 2.95
2018 2.59
2017 2.08
2016 1.94
2015 1.91
2014 1.80

Applied Sciences (Switzerland) h-index


  Table Setting

Applied Sciences (Switzerland) has an h-index of 162. It means 162 articles of this journal have more than 162 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.




Applied Sciences (Switzerland) ISSN


The ISSN of Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is 20763417. 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

Applied Sciences (Switzerland) Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is 11146. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.521. 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 Applied Sciences (Switzerland) by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.521
2023 0.508
2022 0.492
2021 0.507
2020 0.435
2019 0.418
2018 0.379
2017 0.303
2016 0.315
2015
2014 0.174

Ranking of Applied Sciences (Switzerland) by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 11146
2023 10608
2022 10463
2021 9864
2020 11319
2019 11378
2018 11753
2017 13231
2016 13069
2015 31967
2014 18801

Applied Sciences (Switzerland) Publisher


Table Setting

Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2011-2025. 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 Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is Appl. Sci. (Switz.). This abbreviation ('Appl. Sci. (Switz.)') 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 Applied Sciences (Switzerland)


If your research field is/are related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes (Q2); Instrumentation (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Process Chemistry and Technology (Q2), 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 Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

Applied Sciences (Switzerland) latest impact IF is 3.15. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.16 (2021) and 1.80 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.6 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The Applied Sciences (Switzerland) has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.521, 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 0.521 in 2024 and the lowest being in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland) over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.6.


What's the latest h-index of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The latest h-index of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is 162.


Who's the publisher of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is currently ranked 11146 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 9864 in 2021 and its lowest position of 31967 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is Appl. Sci. (Switz.).


Is the "Applied Sciences (Switzerland)" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is classified as a journal that the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The Applied Sciences (Switzerland) encompasses the following areas:

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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


What's the ISSN of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20763417.


What's the best quartile of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The best quartile for the Applied Sciences (Switzerland) is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Applied Sciences (Switzerland)?

The Applied Sciences (Switzerland) coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2011-2025.


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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Applied Sciences (Switzerland)

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.15
2023 2.92
2022 3.10
2021 3.16
2020 2.99
2019 2.95
2018 2.59
2017 2.08
2016 1.94
2015 1.91
2014 1.80



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