Journal profile · Materials Science-Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings
ISSN 2008-2134 · eISSN 2383-1790 · Institute for Color Science and Technology (ICST) · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings is published by Institute for Color Science and Technology (ICST). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers, Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition and TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells, together about 29.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
This Journal aims to provide an international forum for the prompt publication of articles concerning new concepts and innovative technologies in color, coating science and technology. The PCCC Journal has received the grade of Research Scientific from Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT) in 2010 based its former published issues. The scope of the PCCC Journal covers a wide range of highly interdisciplinary fields of color science and technology, including: Color Imaging and Image Processing Color Physics (Color Control and Measurement, Color Imaging and Color Image Processing) Environmental Aspects on Color and Coating Science and Technology Ink and Printing Science and Technology Inorganic Pigments and Glazes: synthesis and applications Novel Technologies in Color and Coating Science and Technology (NanoTechnology, BioTechnology, etc) Organic Colorants and Their applications Resins and Additives Surface Coatings & Corrosion (Materials and Applications) Inorganic Coatings and their applications Outlook, Market and Technology Trend Standardization
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Editor-in-chief Zahra RanjbarPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 7%); most named Iran 15, Mainland China 2, India 2, France 2, United States 1 (30 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dyeing and Modifying Textile FibersEngineering15.1%
- Corrosion Behavior and InhibitionMaterials Science8.2%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy5.9%
- Surface Treatment and CoatingsEngineering5.7%
- Pigment Synthesis and PropertiesChemistry4.9%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science4.7%
- Polymer Science and ApplicationsEngineering4.5%
- Magnesium Alloys: Properties and ApplicationsMaterials Science4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfaces, Coatings and Films | Q2 | 52/141 | 63rd |
| Process Chemistry and Technology | Q2 | 38/84 | 55th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.61LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 43OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 238 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 128 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 220 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 196 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 190 |
| 2021 | 31 | 31 | 229 |
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)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 | No | CC BY |
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)
Article types accepted2
- full text papersThe Progress in Color Colorants and Coatings publishes Full Text Papers and ReviewsLength not stated
- reviewReview articles This type provides a concise overview of the current opinion in a particular topic, are welcomed.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest
- Conflicts of interest
References must follow the Vancouver style. Model summary
The references are based on the Vancouver style in this journal.
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
- Institute for Color Science and Technology (ICST)
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2008-2134
- Electronic ISSN
- 2383-1790
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings
How long does peer review take at Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings based?
Of the 30 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 7%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (15), Mainland China (2) and India (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings open access, and what is the APC?
Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings 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, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .