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Trans Tech Publications Ltd · Switzerland · Est. 1967

ISSN0255-5476
SJR Q4Scopus / SJR
5
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.158
H-Index
101
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.261
Total Works
71,887
Total Citations
292,161
2yr Mean Citedness
2.55
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Retractions
5
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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.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

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 Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY 4.0
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
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Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/12 · 67%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Trans Tech Publications Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0255-5476
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
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico Preservation Service
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — 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
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref