Journal of Superhard Materials
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
17 papers with at least that number of citations each
State Council for Professorship (HĐGSNN) Scoring
Quyết định số 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN ngày 11/7/2025 (Mục quốc tế)
HĐGSNN Score History
By article publication year| Year | Max Score | Evaluation Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.2) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2025 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.2) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2024 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 1.2) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2023 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 0.9) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2022 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 0.903) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2021 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 0.78) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2020 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 0.514) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2019 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 0.651) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2018 | 1.00đ | WoS Q4(IF: 0.633) | 🔵 Computed |
Note: Domestic journal scores are officially collected from annual HĐGSNN decisions across councils. International journal scores are dynamically computed according to Decision 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN based on quartile and citation metrics in the publication year.
Aims & Scope
Journal of Superhard Materials presents up-to-date results of basic and applied research on production, properties, and applications of superhard materials and related tools. It publishes the results of fundamental research on physicochemical processes of forming and growth of single-crystal, polycrystalline, and dispersed materials, diamond and diamond-like films; developments of methods for spontaneous and controlled synthesis of superhard materials and methods for static, explosive and epitaxial synthesis. The focus of the journal is large single crystals of synthetic diamonds; elite grinding powders and micron powders of synthetic diamonds and cubic boron nitride; polycrystalline and composite superhard materials based on diamond and cubic boron nitride; diamond and carbide tools for highly efficient metal-working, boring, stone-working, coal mining and geological exploration; articles of ceramic; polishing pastes for high-precision optics; precision lathes for diamond turning; technologies of precise machining of metals, glass, and ceramics. The journal covers all fundamental and technological aspects of synthesis, characterization, properties, devices and applications of these materials. The journal welcomes manuscripts from all countries in the English language.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact
Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
Measures cumulative publication volume and citation impact.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.
Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.
Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.
Scopus Subject Categories
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications
WoS Categories & Quartiles
Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate
| Category | Index | Rank | Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY | JCRSCIE | 415/472 | Q4 |
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY | JCISCIE | 413/473 | Q4 |
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 26 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1.2 | 57 | 50 |
| 2024 | 1.2 | 56 | 114 |
| 2023 | 0.9 | 52 | 220 |
| 2022 | 0.903 | 51 | 260 |
| 2021 | 0.78 | 47 | 268 |
| 2020 | 0.514 | 52 | 249 |
| 2019 | 0.651 | 55 | 393 |
| 2018 | 0.633 | 60 | 375 |
| 2017 | — | 56 | 452 |
| 2016 | — | 54 | 400 |
| 2015 | — | 57 | 487 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Superhard Materials
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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