e-Journal of Surface Science and Nanotechnology is an on-line only and fully open access journal , publishing high quality original papers on fundamental and applied research works at the frontiers of surface science and nanotechnology to disseminate and promote knowledge sharing of recent advances and developments in the field among academic and industrial communities. The journal covers a wide range of subjects: ▶ Surface and interface physics ▶ Surface chemistry and catalysis ▶ Nanometer-scale phenomena ▶ Crystal growth ▶ Plasma processing ▶ Vacuum technology ▶ Energy conversion and harvesting ▶ Optoelectronic materials ▶ 2D materials ▶ Topological materials ▶ Quantum materials ▶ Biomaterials
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
12
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2003
Annual Volume~ 48 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,595
Publisher OrgJapan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
BioengineeringQ4
BiotechnologyQ4
Condensed Matter PhysicsQ4
Mechanics of MaterialsQ4
Nanoscience and NanotechnologyQ4
Surfaces and InterfacesQ4
Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Scopus Categories
Condensed Matter PhysicsBiotechnologyMechanics of MaterialsBioengineeringSurfaces and InterfacesNanoscience and NanotechnologySurfaces, Coatings and Films
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Surface and Thin Film PhenomenaElectron and X-Ray Spectroscopy TechniquesMolecular Junctions and NanostructuresGraphene research and applicationsForce Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsSemiconductor materials and devicesIon-surface interactions and analysisAdvanced Chemical Physics StudiesCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCarbon Nanotubes in Composites