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Journal of Surface Investigation

Pleiades Publishing · United States

ISSN1027-4510eISSN1819-7094

SJR Q4✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total15

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.165

H-Index

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.334

Total Works

4,112

Total Citations

12,890

2yr Mean Citedness

0.35

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Aims & Scope

Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the properties, behaviors, and interactions that occur at the interface between materials and their surroundings. Focuses on XRD, XPS, synchrotron radiation, neutron and electron diffraction, electron microscopic, scanning tunneling microscopic, atomic force microscopic studies, and other methods. Features interdisciplinary studies involving expertise from physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, and engineering. Presents original articles and topical reviews on current problems in surface phenomena, structure, and properties. Welcomes submissions in English from all countries.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 277 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications4,112

Publisher OrgPleiades Publishing

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Pleiades Publishing

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1027-4510 / 1819-7094

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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.

Nanoscience and NanotechnologyQ4

Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Physics, Condensed Matter

Scopus Categories

Nanoscience and NanotechnologySurfaces, Coatings and Films

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Ion-surface interactions and analysisMetal and Thin Film MechanicsElectron and X-Ray Spectroscopy TechniquesDiamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchNuclear Physics and Applications