Silicon Journal Citation Rate 2026
1876-990X
eISSN 1876-9918
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Silicon
Silicon (S) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1876-990X (e-ISSN 1876-9918). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.05 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2990 USD).
Silicon Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Silicon has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.05, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Silicon operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Silicon should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Silicon against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Silicon
- Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Nanowire Synthesis and Applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1876-990X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1876-9918 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2990 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Silicon is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.
In our subject taxonomy, Silicon is classified under Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Nanowire Synthesis and Applications and Semiconductor materials and devices.
Silicon is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.049.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.049 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S52783196
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