Journal profile · Chemical Engineering-Chemical Health and Safety
Sensors International
ISSN 2666-3511 · KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. · China
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Sensors International: fully open access; APC about USD 840; review about 13 weeks (community reports); 35 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Sensors International is published by KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Electrochemical sensors and biosensors, Electrochemical Analysis and Applications and Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, together about 34.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Sensors International (indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex) is a peer-reviewed open access journal that serves as a platform for the dissemination of original and cutting-edge research related to sensors. The journal aims to advance the fundamental understanding of sensors and their applications in various fields, including sensor science and technology, sensor materials, processing and fabrication, as well as sensing system and applications. Topics covered include but are not limited to: i. Sensor science and technology MEMS/NEMS sensors Physical sensors: temperature, mechanical, magnetic, thermal, optical, and others Chemical and gas sensors Microfluidics and biosensors Medical sensors Bionic sensors Acoustic and ultrasound sensors New sensing mechanism sensors: triboelectric, photoacoustic, nanophotonics, quantum, metasurface CMOS and IR image sensors Radio frequency, terahertz and infrared sensors ii. Sensor materials, processing and fabrication 2D or low-dimensional materials for sensors Shape memory alloy for sensing applications Flexible materials for wearable sensors Implantable sensors, neural interfaces and electroceuticals Biocompatible and biodegradable materials for sensors iii. Sensing system and applications Self-powered sensors, modules and systems Sensor signal processing for high precision and stability Sensors for intelligent robots Sensors for drones and unmanned vehicles Sensors for harsh environment (EMC, radiation, humidity, temperature) Sensors in industrial practice Internet of things (IoT) and sensor networks Energy harvesting for IoT sensors Sensors for artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) Remote sensors, data acquisition and processing Integration of actuators with sensors for smart systems Sensor data processing (soft computing with sensor data, e.g., pattern recognition, machine learning, evolutionary computation; sensor data fusion, processing of wave e.g., electromagnetic and acoustic; and non-wave, e.g., chemical, gravity, particle, thermal, radiative and non-radiative sensor data, detection, estimation and classification based on sensor data; neuromorphic computing; edge computing; cloud computing) Editorial Board
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemical Engineering-Chemical Health and Safety
Editor-in-chief Xiaojing MuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 18 in mainland China (about 60%); most named Mainland China 18, Hong Kong, China 2, United Kingdom 2, Singapore 2, United States 1 (30 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensorsEngineering16.9%
- Electrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsChemistry9.5%
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.5%
- Biosensors and Analytical DetectionEngineering7.5%
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsEngineering5.9%
- Analytical Chemistry and SensorsChemical Engineering5.9%
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsMaterials Science3.8%
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testingMedicine3.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Q1 | 23/1030 | 97th |
| Chemical Health and Safety | Q1 | 1/20 | 97th |
| Bioengineering | Q1 | 9/168 | 94th |
| Chemistry (miscellaneous) | Q1 | 8/137 | 94th |
| Materials Science (miscellaneous) | Q1 | 16/256 | 93rd |
| Electrochemistry | Q1 | 7/65 | 90th |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 20.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 20.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.06LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.97LetPub ·
- h-index
- 56OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 202OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 11.96OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 341 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 30 | 2,275 |
| 2025 | 35 | 35 | 3,907 |
| 2024 | 40 | 40 | 3,495 |
| 2023 | 37 | 37 | 2,468 |
| 2022 | 63 | 63 | 1,560 |
| 2021 | 68 | 68 | 778 |
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 13 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 13 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 840 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 840 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 840 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 840 | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- editorialFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…Length not stated
- full-length/ research articleFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required.Length not stated
- hypothesisFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…Length not stated
- opinionFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…Length not stated
- original researchFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…Length not stated
- perspectiveFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…main text ≤ 3,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 4 · references ≤ 30
- research articleFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…Length not stated
- review articleFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…Length not stated
- short communicationFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…Length not stated
- viewpointFull-length/ Research Article A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies A structured abstract is required. A clear structure is required, w…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper. Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use. Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI to…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
All authors should have made substantial contributions to all of the following: The conception and design of the study, or acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of dataDrafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content.Final approval of the version to be submitted. All authors are accountable for all aspects of the work, to ensure that questions related…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include: EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Authors will be asked to complete a publishing agreement after acceptance. The corresponding author will receive a link to the online agreement by email.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access KeAi Guide for authors: Open Access
ORCiD ID supported and encouraged at submission. Model summary
This is an open access journal: all articles will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. To provide open access, this journal has an open access fee (also known as an article publishing charge APC) which needs to be paid by the authors or on their behalf e.g. by their research funder or institution. Permitted third party (re)use is defined by the following Creative …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors to determine suitability for publication in this journal. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected will…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening via iThenticate CrossCheck; high similarity papers desk rejected. Model summary
Submissions to KeAi journals are automatically screened using iThenticate's CrossCheck within the editorial system to detect plagiarism issues including instances of overlapping and similar text in submitted manuscripts. Details can be found here. High similarity papers will be desk rejected.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint sharing
Preprint sharing allowed; does not count as prior publication. Model summary
Authors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication. We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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 Sensors International
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Electrochemical sensors and biosensors, Electrochemical Analysis and Applications.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words.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.
- 4FeesUSD 840 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 13 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
- Country or region
- China
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-3511
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- 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 Sensors International
How long does peer review take at Sensors International?
Authors report an average review time of about 13 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 Sensors International?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional. 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 Sensors International based?
Of the 30 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 18 (about 60%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (18), Hong Kong, China (2) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Sensors International?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Sensors International is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Sensors International open access, and what is the APC?
Sensors International is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 840.
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: .