Journal profile · Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Progress in Physics of Applied Materials
ISSN 2783-4794 · Semnan University · Iran, Islamic Republic of
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Progress in Physics of Applied Materials: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 7 articles a year; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
The Progress in Physics of Applied Materials (PPAM) is an open-access journal that published biannual and is an international medium for publishing experimental and theoretical papers on physics of materials having wide varieties of applications. Interdisciplinary articles are also welcome. The PPAM journal publishes original research articles, reviews (both short and specific or long and general), short communications, and letters within its scope. The papers should contain extensive and novel experimental and theoretical works with rigorous analysis and sound interpretation. - The experimental scope of the journal includes: Thin films & nanomaterial Synthesis Chemical vapor deposition Combustion Electrodeposition Liquid phase epitaxy Metal organic vapor phase epitaxy Molecular beam epitaxy Physical vapor deposition Sol-gel Spin coating Sputtering Vapor phase epitaxy Crystal Growth Growth from solution Growth from vapor Growth from melt Growth from solid phases Processing Mechanical treatment Laser treatment Chemical treatment Heat treatment Characterization Electrical Optical Structural Electrochemical Morphological Magnetic Applications Smart materials Batteries Super capacitor Energy generation Electrochromic Fuel cells Solar cells Magnetic applications Energy storage systems Semiconductor devices Laser Sensors and detectors Biological applications This scope aims to improve the electrical, optical, dielectric, and magnetic properties of new materials. - The scope of the journal also covers the theoretical and analytical papers.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Hamid RezagholipourPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 17, India 2, United Kingdom 1, Japan 1, Canada 1 (23 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 181/256 | — |
| Surfaces, Coatings and Films | Q4 | 107/141 | — |
| Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics | Q4 | 188/243 | — |
| Condensed Matter Physics | Q4 | 356/446 | — |
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 7Publisher website ·
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IRR 20,000,000 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 400 | — | — |
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
- 150–250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 2,500 words
- Reference style
- Harvard
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- letterand 10 figures and tables is suggested. Letters may be no more than a total of four printed journal pages (1800-2500 words) including abstract, the body of the …main text ≤ 2,500 words
- original researchThe PPAM journal publishes original research articles, reviews (both short and specific or long and general), short communications, and letters within its scope…Length not stated
- original research articlepublishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and lettersLength not stated
- reviewThe PPAM journal publishes original research articles, reviews (both short and specific or long and general), short communications, and letters within its scope…Length not stated
- review articlepublishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and lettersLength not stated
- short communicationpublishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and lettersLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
Based on COPE guidelines Model summary
The ethical policy of PPAM is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Model summary
The Progress in Physics of Applied Materials is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access under CC BY 4.0 Model summary
All content of the Journal is published with open access under the License of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Rigorous peer review Model summary
PPAM journal is committed to maintaining high standards through a rigorous peer-review together with strict ethical policies
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening with iThenticate Model summary
The Progress in Physics of Applied Materials (PPAM) utilizes "Plagiarism Detection Software (iThenticate)" for checking the originality of submitted manuscripts in the reviewing process.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Progress in Physics of Applied Materials
- 1ScopeCompare your paper with the Aims & Scope.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 150–250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 2,500 words; Reference style: Harvard.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesIRR 20,000,000 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 12 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Semnan University
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2783-4794
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 7, Issue 2 (2027)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Progress in Physics of Applied Materials
How long does peer review take at Progress in Physics of Applied Materials?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Progress in Physics of Applied Materials?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 2,500 words; Reference style: Harvard; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Progress in Physics of Applied Materials based?
Of the 23 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (17), India (2) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Progress in Physics of Applied Materials?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Progress in Physics of Applied Materials is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Progress in Physics of Applied Materials open access, and what is the APC?
Progress in Physics of Applied Materials is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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: .