Academic Journal
Q2Separation Science and Technology
About Separation Science and Technology
About Separation Science and Technology
Separation Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. (United States). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1978-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1520-5754, 0149-6395; H-index 98; Impact Factor 2.5.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (98): Strong citation impact — 98 articles cited at least 98 times each, reflecting solid influence.
- Impact Factor (2.5): Average citations per recent article. Interpret alongside field-specific citation norms.
Publishing in Separation Science and Technology
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Separation Science and Technology?
1520-5754, 0149-6395.
Who publishes Separation Science and Technology?
Taylor and Francis Ltd..
What are Separation Science and Technology's metrics?
Impact Factor 2.5; H-index 98.
Is Separation Science and Technology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 2.5 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Extraction and Separation Processes; Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal; Radioactive element chemistry and processing; Chemical Synthesis and Characterization; Membrane Separation Technologies; Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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