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Surface Science Spectra

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

1.56

h-Index

2024-2025

 37

Rank

2024-2025

 12504

SJR

2024-2025

 0.456

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 Spectra
Abbreviation Surf. Sci. Spectra
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Condensed Matter Physics (Q2); Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q2); Surfaces and Interfaces (Q3)
h-index 37
Overall Rank/Ranking 12504
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.456
Impact Score 1.56
Publisher American Institute of Physics
Country United States
ISSN 10555269
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1992-1994, 1996, 1998-2025




About Surface Science Spectra


Surface Science Spectra is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Condensed Matter Physics (Q2); Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q2); Surfaces and Interfaces (Q3). It is published by American Institute of Physics. The overall rank of Surface Science Spectra is 12504. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.456. 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 37. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Surface Science Spectra journal is 10555269. 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 Spectra is cited by a total of 183 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Surface Science Spectra Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Surface Science Spectra is 1.56, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Surface Science Spectra IF is increased by a factor of 0.3 and approximate percentage change is 23.81% 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 Spectra Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Surface Science Spectra is 1.56. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.56
2023 1.26
2022 1.15
2021 1.35
2020 1.80
2019 0.59
2018 0.63
2017 0.80
2016 0.71
2015 1.67
2014 0.81

Surface Science Spectra h-index


  Table Setting

Surface Science Spectra has an h-index of 37. It means 37 articles of this journal have more than 37 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 Spectra ISSN


The ISSN of Surface Science Spectra is 10555269. 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 Spectra Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Surface Science Spectra is 12504. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.456. 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 Spectra by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.456
2023 0.394
2022 0.350
2021 0.404
2020 0.474
2019 0.213
2018 0.215
2017 0.416
2016 0.343
2015 0.424
2014 0.216

Ranking of Surface Science Spectra by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 12504
2023 13142
2022 13702
2021 11999
2020 10546
2019 17815
2018 17078
2017 10655
2016 12359
2015 10468
2014 16372

Surface Science Spectra Publisher


Table Setting

Surface Science Spectra is published by American Institute of Physics. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1992-1994, 1996, 1998-2025. 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 Spectra is Surf. Sci. Spectra. This abbreviation ('Surf. Sci. Spectra') 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 Spectra


If your research field is/are related to Condensed Matter Physics (Q2); Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q2); Surfaces and Interfaces (Q3), 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 Spectra?

Surface Science Spectra latest impact IF is 1.56. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.80 (2020) and 0.59 (2019), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.12 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Surface Science Spectra has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.456, 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 0.474 in 2020 and the lowest being 0.213 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Surface Science Spectra over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.12.


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

The latest h-index of the Surface Science Spectra is 37.


Who's the publisher of the Surface Science Spectra?

The Surface Science Spectra is published by the American Institute of Physics, with its country of publication being the United States.


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

The Surface Science Spectra is currently ranked 12504 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 10468 in 2015 and its lowest position of 17815 in 2019.


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

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


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

Surface Science Spectra is classified as a journal that the American Institute of Physics publishes.


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

The Surface Science Spectra encompasses the following areas:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Surfaces and Interfaces

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


What's the ISSN of the Surface Science Spectra?

The Surface Science Spectra is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10555269.


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

The best quartile for the Surface Science Spectra is Q2 (2024).


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

The Surface Science Spectra coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1992-1994, 1996, 1998-2025.


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 Spectra

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.56
2023 1.26
2022 1.15
2021 1.35
2020 1.80
2019 0.59
2018 0.63
2017 0.80
2016 0.71
2015 1.67
2014 0.81



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