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International Journal of Surface Engineering and Interdisciplinary Materials Science

IGI Global Publishing · United States · Est. 2013

ISSN2166-7233

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.184

H-Index

SNIP

0.593

Total Works

148

Total Citations

308

2yr Mean Citedness

0.09

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the engineering of material surfaces and their properties. Topics include surface modification techniques, the impact of composition on material performance, tribological behavior, and the development of functional coatings. Studies also investigate material properties relevant to applications in biomaterials, aerospace, and construction.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2013

Annual Volume~ 3 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications148

Publisher OrgIGI Global

Submission Info

Peer Review—

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

IGI Global Publishing

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

2166-7233

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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?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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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.

BiomaterialsQ4

Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

BiomaterialsSurfaces, Coatings and Films

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Aluminum Alloys Composites PropertiesTribology and Wear AnalysisTribology and Lubrication EngineeringAdhesion, Friction, and Surface InteractionsAdvanced materials and compositesMetal and Thin Film MechanicsGear and Bearing Dynamics AnalysisLubricants and Their AdditivesElectrodeposition and Electroless CoatingsCorrosion Behavior and Inhibition