Surface Science
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
133 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 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 2.3) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2025 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 1.8) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2024 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 2.1) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2023 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 1.9) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2022 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 2.07) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2021 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 1.942) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2020 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 1.466) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2019 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 1.849) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2018 | 1.50đ | WoS Q3(IF: 1.997) | 🔵 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
Surface Science is devoted to elucidating the fundamental aspects of chemistry and physics occurring at a wide range of surfaces and interfaces and to disseminating this knowledge fast. The journal welcomes a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to: • model systems (e.g. in Ultra High Vacuum) under well-controlled reactive conditions • nanoscale science and engineering, including manipulation of matter at the atomic/molecular scale and assembly phenomena • reactivity of surfaces as related to various applied areas including heterogeneous catalysis, chemistry at electrified interfaces, and semiconductors functionalization • phenomena at interfaces relevant to energy storage and conversion, and fuels production and utilization • surface reactivity for environmental protection and pollution remediation • interactions at surfaces of soft matter, including polymers and biomaterials. Both experimental and theoretical work, including modeling, is within the scope of the journal. Work published in Surface Science reaches a wide readership, from chemistry and physics to biology and materials science and engineering, providing an excellent forum for cross-fertilization of ideas and broad dissemination of scientific discoveries.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL | JCRSCIE | 147/191 | Q4 |
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER | JCRSCIE | 50/81 | Q3 |
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL | JCISCIE | 157/191 | Q4 |
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER | JCISCIE | 58/81 | Q3 |
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 107 | 43 |
| 2025 | 1.8 | 152 | 298 |
| 2024 | 2.1 | 160 | 692 |
| 2023 | 1.9 | 123 | 713 |
| 2022 | 2.07 | 147 | 1,036 |
| 2021 | 1.942 | 146 | 2,547 |
| 2020 | 1.466 | 150 | 1,346 |
| 2019 | 1.849 | 140 | 1,411 |
| 2018 | 1.997 | 239 | 3,584 |
| 2017 | — | 214 | 2,560 |
| 2016 | — | 227 | 4,025 |
| 2015 | — | 379 | 7,533 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Surface Science
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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