Journal profile · Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
KONA Powder and Particle Journal
ISSN 0288-4534 · eISSN 2187-5537 · Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation · JAPAN · Annual
KONA Powder and Particle Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.65; diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review over 12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 26 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus; the journal's website says it has ceased publication.
The journal's website says it has ceased publication: KONA Powder and Particle Journal ceased publication with Issue No. 43 (2026). Submissions closed at the end of 2024. All articles published in the journal remain accessible on J-STAGE < https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/kona >. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
KONA Powder and Particle Journal is published by Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation 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 Granular flow and fluidized beds, Powder Metallurgy Techniques and Materials and Mineral Processing and Grinding, together about 34.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
KONA publishes papers in the broad field of powder science and technology, ranging from fundamental principles to practical applications. Papers describing technological experience and critical reviews of existing knowledge in special areas are also welcome. Submitted papers are published only when they are judged by the Editor to contribute to the progress of powder science and technology and approved by one of the three Editorial Committees. Papers submitted to KONA should not have been previously published.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Granular flow and fluidized bedsEngineering16.3%
- Powder Metallurgy Techniques and MaterialsEngineering10.4%
- Mineral Processing and GrindingEngineering8.2%
- Particle Dynamics in Fluid FlowsEngineering5.5%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science5.3%
- Cyclone Separators and Fluid DynamicsEngineering4.7%
- Minerals Flotation and Separation TechniquesEnvironmental Science4.4%
- Aerosol Filtration and Electrostatic PrecipitationEngineering4.3%
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 | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | 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 | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 2.65LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2024
- 6.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.36LetPub ·
- h-index
- 30LetPub ·
- h-index
- 58OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 362OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.69OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 19LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 1,377Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,162 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
| 2024 | 27 | 27 | 77 |
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 173 |
| 2022 | 25 | 25 | 259 |
| 2021 | 26 | 26 | 261 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | Yes | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | Yes | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship Authorship
Submission to the journal implies that all authors have approved the author list. Changes to the author list after manuscript submission (such as insertion or removal of author names or rearrangement of author order) must be approved by all the authors and the Editor. All authors must take public responsibility for the content of their papers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of Interest
In the interests of transparency, the journal requires that all authors declare any conflicts of interest in relation to their submitted manuscripts. A conflict of interest exists when there are actual, perceived, or potential circumstances that could influence an author’s ability to conduct or report research impartially. Potential conflicts include, but are not limited to, competing commercial o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Availability of Data and Materials
Authors must disclose the source of publicly available data and materials (such as public repositories and commercial manufacturers) by including accession numbers or company details in their manuscripts, as appropriate. Authors may make their own data and materials available in Supplementary Materials or by providing links in their manuscript to relevant community-recognized public databases or d…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics Policies
KONA Powder and Particle Journal upholds the highest standards of research and publishing practice. Its comprehensive policies cover the main responsibilities of the journal’s authors, reviewers, editors, and publisher, Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation. Author Responsibilities Submission KONA Powder and Particle Journal welcomes manuscript submissions from authors anywhere in the world. Submi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright and permission
The original paper to be submitted to KONA has not been published before in any language or in any journals or media; it is not submitted and not under consideration for publication in whole or in part elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from the copyright holders to reproduce any figures, tables, and photos for which copyright exists. The KONA Journal applies theCreative C…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
The journal has a fully Open Access publication model, which means that all articles are available on the internet to all users immediately upon publication. In addition, KONA offers free publication for well-prepared manuscripts submitted and accepted by KONA Editorial Committees. Authors are required to sign a License to Publish, permitting the Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation to reproduce …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Editorial and Peer-Review Processes
The journal uses single-blind peer reviews for invited articles and double-blind peer reviews for contributed papers. When a manuscript is submitted to the journal, it is assigned to the Editor, who performs initial screening. Manuscripts that do not fit the journal’s scope or are deemed unsuitable for publication are rejected without review. The remaining manuscripts are assigned to one or two re…
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
- Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation
- Country or region
- JAPAN
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Annual
- ISSN
- 0288-4534
- Electronic ISSN
- 2187-5537
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about KONA Powder and Particle Journal
What CAS zone is KONA Powder and Particle Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, KONA Powder and Particle Journal is in Zone 4 of Materials Science, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Engineering, Chemical / Materials Science, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of KONA Powder and Particle Journal?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.65; CiteScore 7.3, h-index 58.
How long does peer review take at KONA Powder and Particle Journal?
Authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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.
Which databases index KONA Powder and Particle Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, KONA Powder and Particle Journal is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is KONA Powder and Particle Journal open access, and what is the APC?
KONA Powder and Particle Journal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .