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Materials Science Forum

Trans Tech Publications Ltd Β· Switzerland Β· Est. 1967

ISSN0255-5476
SJR Q4βœ“ Scopus / SJR
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† Norwegian Register Level 152
βœ“ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. Β· Third-party records Β· how this is calculated Β· Report an error β†’
⚑ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates β€” we never estimate
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page β†—
SJR Scorei
0.155
H-Indexi
101
CiteScore
ViewΒ β†—
Scopus metric Β· on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.261
Total Worksi
71,887
Total Citationsi
292,161
2yr Mean Citednessi
2.55
Open Impact Factor alternative
Retractions
5
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

This special edition focuses on scientific principles and the technologies that underpin the preparation and processing of SiC wafers. The technological operations involved in transforming a bulk SiC crystal into a device-ready substrate are described. The presented information will contribute to continued advances in manufacturing and the development of the next generation of high-performance electronic devices.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1967
Annual Volume~ 546 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications71,887
Publisher OrgTrans Tech Publications
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
Peer Reviewβ€”
Review Timeβ€”
Acceptance Rateβ€”
OA LicenseCC BY 4.0
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes
Plagiarism Detectionβœ“ Yes
πŸ“¦ Long-term Preservation
Portico Preservation Service

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/12 Β· 67%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
Trans Tech Publications Ltd
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Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
βœ…
Is the ISSN verified?
0255-5476
βœ…
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
❌
Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
βœ…
Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
βœ…
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico Preservation Service
βœ…
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
❌
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
βœ…
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
1.9k
7k
2019
2.1k
5.9k
2020
1.5k
3.4k
2021
1.1k
2.2k
2022
720
1k
2023
494
420
2024
425
118
2025
346
2.3k
2026

Source: OpenAlex Β· Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date β€” so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category β€” its quartile can differ by discipline.

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ4
Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q4
Mechanical EngineeringQ4
Mechanics of MaterialsQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsMechanics of MaterialsMaterials Science (miscellaneous)Mechanical Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Aluminum Alloys Composites PropertiesSilicon Carbide Semiconductor TechnologiesAluminum Alloy Microstructure PropertiesMetallurgy and Material FormingMicrostructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels

Frequently asked questions about Materials Science Forum

Is Materials Science Forum a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Materials Science Forum: it is indexed in Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Materials Science Forum?

Materials Science Forum is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.155.

Is Materials Science Forum indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Materials Science Forum is indexed in Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Materials Science Forum?

This special edition focuses on scientific principles and the technologies that underpin the preparation and processing of SiC wafers. The technological operations involved in transforming a bulk SiC crystal into a device-ready substrate are described. The presented information will contribute to continued advances in manufacturing and the development of the next generation of high-performance electronic devices.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref