Aims & Scope

Progress in Surface Science publishes progress reports and review articles by invited authors of international stature.

The papers are aimed at surface scientists and cover various aspects of surface science.

Papers in the new section Progress Highlights, are more concise and general at the same time, and are aimed at all scientists.

Because of the transdisciplinary nature of surface science, topics are chosen for their timeliness from across the wide spectrum of scientific and engineering subjects.

The journal strives to promote the exchange of ideas between surface scientists in the various areas.

Authors are encouraged to write articles that are of relevance and interest to both established surface scientists and newcomers in the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 7.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.956

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 92

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemistry, Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
7.2
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.956
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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