Journal profile · MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-PHYSICS, APPLIED
Chalcogenide Letters
ISSN 1584-8663 · TECH SCIENCE PRESS · UNITED STATES · Monthly
Chalcogenide Letters: CAS Zone 4 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.57; fully open access; APC about USD 1,800; median 60 days to acceptance (25 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: about 50%; 95 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Chalcogenide Letters is published by TECH SCIENCE PRESS and is in Zone 4 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films, Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties and Copper-based nanomaterials and applications, together about 52.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Chalcogenide Letters is published monthly (12 issues per year), covering a wide range of fundamental and applied research in the field of chalcogenide materials. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications on the synthesis, characterization, and applications of chalcogenide compounds, including sulfides, selenides, tellurides, and related alloys. Topics of interest include optical, electronic, and magnetic properties, structure–property relationships, thin films and bulk materials, nanostructures and composites, as well as device fabrication and functional applications. The journal also welcomes studies on advanced materials for photonics, electronics, energy conversion, and other emerging technologies based on chalcogenides.
Source: LetPub
Research area (LetPub): MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-PHYSICS, APPLIED
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsEngineering25.7%
- Quantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesMaterials Science18.7%
- Copper-based nanomaterials and applicationsMaterials Science7.6%
- Phase-change materials and chalcogenidesMaterials Science6.9%
- Semiconductor materials and interfacesPhysics and Astronomy4.7%
- Glass properties and applicationsMaterials Science4.6%
- Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesMaterials Science3.4%
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsEngineering3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.57LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.64LetPub ·
- h-index
- 25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 85OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.74OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0.37%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 83LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 696 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 44 | 6 |
| 2025 | 95 | 89 | 136 |
| 2024 | 102 | 94 | 295 |
| 2023 | 106 | 105 | 451 |
| 2022 | 107 | 100 | 558 |
| 2021 | 98 | 90 | 609 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
60 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 46 days – 77 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 32 days (25 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 99 days
- Sample
- 25 articles with submission and acceptance dates (161 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer reviewPublisher website · model-extracted
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 1,800 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–400 words
- Keywords
- 3–10
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- research articleA Research article is a detailed technical report of an original study that is likely to impact its field.Length not stated
- reviewAll manuscripts received are subject to peer-review. Authors will receive the reviewers' comments if revisions are required or if the article is determined to b…Length not stated
- review articleA Review article is a paper based on other published research. It is a secondary source.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Self-archiving
- AI use Use of AI Tools by Authors
Authors may use AI tools to support manuscript preparation or research. Such tools must not replace the authors’ own expertise, critical analysis, interpretation, or judgement. Authors must maintain meaningful human oversight and remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and compliance of the submitted and published work. All AI-assisted content, including citations and re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Author Contributions
The Author Contributions statement is mandatory for research articles, except for papers with a single author. It should represent all the authors and is to be included upon submission. All listed authors must have substantially contributed to the manuscript and have approved the final submitted version, which should include a description of each author’s specific work and contribution. We suggest…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of Interest
Declare conflicts of interest or state: “The author(s) declare(s) no conflicts of interest to report regarding the present study”.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright of Figures and Tables
Copyright Transfer Agreement required Model summary
1. Ensure that permission has been obtained and there is no copyright issue. If copyright is needed, please provide a citation in the following format: “Reprinted/adapted with permission from reference [xx]. Copyright year, copyright owner’s name”. All figures, tables, and images will be published under a Creative Commons CC-BY license, and permission must be obtained for the use of copyrighted ma…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access publishing under CC BY license Model summary
CL publishes all articles under an open-access license, which means that the articles remain accessible to all without charge and without technical or legal barriers and that they can be reused with proper acknowledgment and citation.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
All manuscripts received are subject to peer-review. Authors will receive the reviewers' comments if revisions are required or if the article is determined to be unsuitable for publication. Authors will be advised if their submissions are accepted for publication. Reviewers are assured anonymity throughout the review process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
No embargo on self-archiving of any version Model summary
Authors may deposit the submitted version, accepted manuscript, and published Version of Record of their articles in an institutional repository or any other repository of their choice, without embargo.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- TECH SCIENCE PRESS
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- ISSN
- 1584-8663
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Chalcogenide Letters
What CAS zone is Chalcogenide Letters in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Chalcogenide Letters is in Zone 4 of Materials Science, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Physics, Applied. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Chalcogenide Letters?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.57; CiteScore 2.2, h-index 21.
How long does peer review take at Chalcogenide Letters?
Based on the dates recorded on 25 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 60 days (interquartile range 46–77 days); authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “about 50%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Chalcogenide Letters?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–400 words; Keywords: 3–10; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index Chalcogenide Letters?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Chalcogenide Letters is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Chalcogenide Letters open access, and what is the APC?
Chalcogenide Letters is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,800.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .