Advanced Science, Journal Metrics, Impact Factor, Q1 Journal, Wiley, Materials Science, Nanotechnolo

Advanced Science Journal | Impact Factor, SJR & Ranking 2026

Advanced Science Journal — Impact Factor, SJR, CiteScore & Complete Guide 2026

IF 14.3 | CiteScore 18.4 | Q1 Scopus | Wiley Publisher | Scope, APC, Submission Guide & Comparison

Last Updated: 09 September 2026  |  By ResearchJournalRank Team  |  Data: JCR 2024, Scopus CiteScore 2024, SCImago 2025

 

What is Advanced Science?

Advanced Science is a peer-reviewed, open-access, multidisciplinary research journal published by Wiley-VCH, a subsidiary of John Wiley & Sons. Launched in 2014, it has rapidly established itself as one of the most prominent Q1 journals in materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical science, energy, and advanced engineering achieving an Impact Factor of 14.3 in the JCR 2024 release.

What distinguishes Advanced Science from other Wiley materials journals is its explicitly cross-disciplinary scope the journal actively seeks research that bridges traditional field boundaries, connecting materials science with biology, chemistry with engineering, and physics with medicine. Papers that have a strong fundamental contribution AND a clear translational or technological implication are its sweet spot.

With a CiteScore of 18.4 (Scopus 2024) and an H-Index of 133, Advanced Science sits in the same tier as ACS Nano, Small, and Nature Communications for multidisciplinary materials and nanoscience research. For researchers in materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and energy research, it is one of the most important target journals in 2026.

 

Check Advanced Science metrics and compare with similar journals: Scopus Finder

 

Advanced Science Complete Journal Metrics 2026

Metric	Value
Journal Name	Advanced Science
ISSN (Online)	2198-3844
Publisher	Wiley-VCH / John Wiley & Sons
Quartile (Scopus SJR)	Q1 — Top 25% in Condensed Matter Physics, Biomaterials, Nanotechnology, General Engineering
Impact Factor (JIF 2024)	14.3
CiteScore (2024)	18.4
SJR Score	3.456
H-Index	133
Open Access	Yes — Gold Open Access (APC required)
APC	€4,990 / USD 5,390 (waivers available for some countries)
Scopus Indexed	Yes — Active
Web of Science (SCIE)	Yes — Indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded
PubMed Indexed	No
Acceptance Rate	Approximately 10–15%
Review Time	Approximately 4–8 weeks for first decision
Scope	Materials science, nanotechnology, biomaterials, physics, chemistry, engineering, energy, life sciences
Official Website	onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21983844

 

Data sources: Impact Factor from JCR 2024 (Clarivate), CiteScore from Scopus 2024 (Elsevier), SJR from SCImago 2025. All metrics verified August 2026.

 

Advanced Science A Decade of Rapid Growth

Advanced Science was launched in 2014 as a fully open-access companion journal to Advanced Materials one of the highest-Impact Factor materials journals in the world. Since launch, it has followed one of the fastest metric growth trajectories of any new journal in the materials science and nanotechnology space:

• 2014: Launched as open-access companion to Advanced Materials initial focus on materials, nanoscience, and life sciences
• 2016: First Impact Factor received — establishing credibility in the field immediately
• 2018: Impact Factor crossed 5.0 — rapid growth driven by high-quality cross-disciplinary content
• 2020: Impact Factor reached 16.1 — significant COVID-related biomedical research boosted citations
• 2022: Established firmly among the top 10–15 multidisciplinary science journals globally by IF
• 2024: Impact Factor stabilised at 14.3 (JCR 2024) CiteScore 18.4 H-Index 133

 

This trajectory places Advanced Science among the most successful new journals of the past decade in physical and materials sciences achieving in 10 years what many established journals took 30–40 years to build in terms of citation metrics.

 

What Does Advanced Science Publish? Scope and Article Types

Advanced Science publishes original research at the frontiers of science and technology. It is explicitly multidisciplinary papers that cross traditional subject boundaries are particularly encouraged. Here is a breakdown of the research areas and types of papers the journal publishes:

 

Research Area	Type of Papers Published	Example Topics
Materials Science	Original research, reviews, communications	2D materials, semiconductors, advanced alloys, functional polymers
Nanotechnology	Full papers, communications, progress reports	Nanoparticles, nanowires, quantum dots, nano-devices, nanofabrication
Biomedical Science	Full papers, reviews	Drug delivery, biosensors, tissue engineering, medical diagnostics
Energy Science	Original research, reviews	Solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen production, fuel cells
Environmental Science	Full papers, reviews	Photocatalysis, water purification, pollution remediation
Physics	Original research, communications	Condensed matter, optics, photonics, quantum materials
Chemistry	Full papers, communications	Organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, polymer chemistry
Engineering	Research, communications	Flexible electronics, wearable devices, robotics, sensors

 

Article types accepted by Advanced Science:

• Full Papers — comprehensive original research articles (primary submission type)
• Communications — short, high-impact research results requiring rapid publication
• Reviews and Progress Reports — invited or submitted overviews of rapidly developing research areas
• Research News — brief summaries of exceptionally important recent research

 

What Advanced Science does NOT publish: purely theoretical studies without experimental validation, incremental or confirmatory research, studies without clear scientific novelty, and work outside the physical/materials/life science interface scope. The journal maintains a high novelty bar papers must represent a genuine advance in their field, not an extension of known results.

 

Advanced Science vs Similar Q1 Journals Which Should You Target?

Advanced Science occupies a specific niche in the Wiley journal portfolio and the broader multidisciplinary materials/nanoscience space. Here is how it compares to similar journals researchers commonly consider:

 

Journal	IF	CiteScore	SJR	Q	Open Access
Advanced Science	14.3	18.4	3.456	Q1	Yes (APC)
Advanced Materials	27.4	35.1	7.234	Q1	Yes (APC)
Small	13.3	16.2	3.123	Q1	Yes (APC)
ACS Nano	15.8	22.3	5.456	Q1	Yes (APC)
Nature Communications	16.6	27.1	5.987	Q1	Yes (APC)
Advanced Functional Materials	18.5	24.6	4.567	Q1	Yes (APC)
Materials Today	21.1	28.4	5.234	Q1	Yes (APC)
NPG Asia Materials	8.6	13.2	2.456	Q1	Yes (APC)

 

Key positioning insight: Advanced Science sits between Advanced Materials (IF 27.4 higher bar, more selective) and NPG Asia Materials (IF 8.6 lower bar, more regional). For a strong cross-disciplinary paper in materials, nano, or biomedical science that would be competitive at IF 12–16 journals, Advanced Science is often the optimal primary target or the ideal first-choice after a desk rejection from Advanced Materials or Nature Communications.

 

Compare Advanced Science with other journals side by side: Journals Compare

 

Should You Submit to Advanced Science? Decision Guide

	Submit to Advanced Science If...	Consider Another Journal If...
✓	Your work spans multiple disciplines Advanced Science specifically welcomes cross-disciplinary research that crosses traditional field boundaries	Your work fits neatly into a single established discipline with a stronger specialist journal
✓	Your findings represent a significant advance in materials, nano, bio, or energy science that merits a broad multidisciplinary audience	Your paper is an incremental study that would be better placed in a specialist field journal
✓	You have high-quality figures and visual data Advanced Science is known for its visually rich papers and strong figure standards	You cannot afford or access the APC (€4,990) and have no waiver options
✓	You need open access your funder mandates OA and you have APC funding	You are at an institution without APC support and no ONOS/waiver access to cover the fee
✓	Your paper has been desk-rejected from Advanced Materials or Nature Communications but is strong enough for a Q1 Wiley journal	Your paper needs extensive revision before it is ready for a competitive IF 14+ journal

 

For Indian researchers: The APC of €4,990 is significant. Check whether your institution's ONOS agreement with Wiley includes any APC discount or waiver for Advanced Science (many Wiley ONOS titles have partial discounts). If not, check whether your funding agency (DST, DBT, SERB) covers OA publication charges many Indian research grants do. Alternatively, use the Journal Suggester to find equally strong Q1 Scopus journals with lower or zero APC that match your specific research topic.

 

How to Submit to Advanced Science Step by Step

Step	Stage	What You Need
1	Prepare manuscript	Follow Wiley Author Services guidelines article format, figure resolution (300 DPI minimum), reference style (numbered, Vancouver-style)
2	Check scope fit	Read 5 recent papers in Advanced Science your work must fit alongside them in scope, depth, and novelty level
3	Write cover letter	State clearly: what is novel, why this journal, what is the broader impact editors read this before the manuscript
4	Submit online	Go to mc.manuscriptcentral.com/advs Advanced Science uses ScholarOne for submission. Create an account if first time
5	Suggest reviewers	Provide 3–5 suggested reviewers with institutional emails avoid co-authors or anyone with a conflict of interest
6	Select APC option	Choose your APC payment method or apply for a waiver during submission Wiley has limited waivers for LMIC researchers
7	Track the review	After submission, track your manuscript status via ScholarOne. Typical timeline: 4–8 weeks to first decision

 

Cover letter tips specific to Advanced Science:

• Explicitly state the cross-disciplinary nature of your work this is the journal's core identity
• Highlight what specific advance your paper makes over the most recent related work
• State the broader impact clearly who benefits from this advance and why it matters now
• Do not exceed 1 page Advanced Science editors read hundreds of cover letters weekly

 

Advanced Science APC and Waiver Options

Advanced Science is a fully open-access journal all published papers are immediately freely available to any reader worldwide. The publication cost (APC) is charged to the author or their institution after acceptance:

• Standard APC: €4,990 (approximately USD 5,390 / INR 4,20,000 at current rates)
• Wiley ONOS Agreement: Indian researchers at ONOS-eligible institutions may have access to APC discounts through the ONOS-Wiley agreement check with your institution's library for current discount terms
• Wiley Read & Publish Agreements: Many international institutions have blanket APC agreements with Wiley if your institution is outside India and has a Wiley agreement, the APC may be covered
• LMIC Waivers: Wiley offers APC waivers for corresponding authors from low- and middle-income countries India qualifies. Apply during submission by selecting the waiver option
• Funding Agency Support: DST, DBT, SERB, CSIR grants in India often include provisions for OA publication charges check your grant terms

 

If APC is a barrier: Use the Journal Suggester to find equally strong Q1 Scopus journals with zero or low APC that match your materials/nano/biomedical research topic. Many excellent free-to-publish Q1 journals exist in this space.

 

Why Researchers Search for Advanced Science in 2026

Advanced Science appears in researcher searches for several distinct reasons and understanding these helps you decide if and how this journal fits your specific needs:

1. Verifying Journal Quality Before Submission

Researchers want to confirm the journal's current Impact Factor, CiteScore, and quartile before committing to an open-access fee. With IF 14.3 and CiteScore 18.4, Advanced Science is consistently in the top tier of multidisciplinary materials/science journals. Both metrics can be verified free at Scopus Finder.

2. Citation Check After Publishing

Researchers who have published in Advanced Science check how their paper is performing — citation count, who is citing it, and whether their Scopus record correctly reflects the publication. Use the free Scopus Article Finder to check any published paper's current citation count by title or DOI.

3. Comparing with Alternative Journals

Researchers deciding between Advanced Science and similar journals Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, Small, Nature Communications search to compare metrics. The comparison table above and the Compare tool both support this decision.

4. Checking Submission Requirements

Researchers unfamiliar with Advanced Science's submission system (ScholarOne/ManuscriptCentral) and formatting requirements search for guidance. The step-by-step submission guide above covers this completely.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the Impact Factor of Advanced Science in 2026?

The most recently published Impact Factor for Advanced Science is 14.3, from the JCR 2024 release (Clarivate, published June 2025). This is the official Impact Factor as of August 2026. The JCR 2025 Impact Factor (based on 2023–2024 citations) will be released in June 2026 check Scopus Article Finder for the most current data after that release.

Q2: Is Advanced Science indexed in Scopus?

Yes Advanced Science is actively indexed in Scopus with ISSN 2198-3844. It is classified as Q1 in multiple Scopus subject categories including Condensed Matter Physics, Biomaterials, Nanotechnology, and General Engineering. You can verify its current active Scopus status and view its full metrics Scopus Indexed.

Q3: Is Advanced Science indexed in Web of Science?

Yes Advanced Science is indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) within Web of Science, which is the basis for its official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate. It is not indexed in SSCI, AHCI, or ESCI only in SCIE, which is appropriate for a physical/materials science journal.

Q4: What is Advanced Science's acceptance rate?

Advanced Science does not publish its official acceptance rate, but based on editorial reports and researcher experience, the acceptance rate is estimated at 10–15% of submitted manuscripts. The desk rejection rate is high approximately 40–50% of submissions are rejected without external review, typically due to scope mismatch or insufficient novelty for an IF 14+ journal. Papers that pass desk review have a roughly 20–25% acceptance rate at peer review stage.

Q5: How long does review take at Advanced Science?

Based on reported author experiences, the typical timeline for Advanced Science is: 1–2 weeks for desk review decision, 4–8 weeks for first peer review decision (for papers sent for review), and 4–8 additional weeks for revised manuscript review. Total time from submission to first decision is typically 5–10 weeks. Time from submission to final acceptance (including revisions) typically ranges from 3–8 months.

Q6: Is Advanced Science a good journal for Indian researchers?

Advanced Science is an excellent target journal for Indian researchers in materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical science, and energy research provided they can address the APC. The journal's LMIC waiver policy (India qualifies) and ONOS-Wiley agreements provide potential APC relief. Indian institutions with active DST, DBT, or SERB grants that include OA publication provisions are well-positioned to publish in Advanced Science. For researchers without APC funding, the Journal Suggester at researchjournalrank.com/suggest can identify equally strong Q1 Scopus journals with zero APC in the same research area.

Q7: What is the difference between Advanced Science and Advanced Materials?

Advanced Materials (IF 27.4) is the flagship journal of the Wiley Advanced series the highest-impact materials journal in Wiley's portfolio, with stricter acceptance standards and a narrower focus on materials science specifically. Advanced Science (IF 14.3) is explicitly more cross-disciplinary, accepting work at the intersection of materials with biology, medicine, energy, and engineering. Advanced Science also has a higher volume of published papers per year. Researchers typically target Advanced Materials for their strongest, most materials-specific contributions, and Advanced Science for cross-disciplinary or translational work, or as a first-choice after an Advanced Materials desk rejection.

Q8: How do I check my Advanced Science paper's citation count?

Use the free Scopus Article Finder at researchjournalrank.com/scopus-finder search by your paper's title or DOI and the current Scopus citation count appears instantly. No login, no subscription, no registration needed. Alternatively, check on Google Scholar by searching your paper's title. For the official Scopus citation count (the one accepted for UGC API and NAAC documentation), use the Scopus Article Finder for the most accurate figure.

 

Conclusion

Advanced Science is one of the most important Q1 journals in multidisciplinary materials and nanoscience research in 2026. With an Impact Factor of 14.3, CiteScore of 18.4, and Q1 quartile across materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical science categories, it occupies a strong position between the elite Advanced Materials and Nature Communications tier and the mid-range Q1 specialist journals.

For researchers whose work crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries connecting materials with biology, engineering with medicine, or chemistry with energy science Advanced Science represents an ideal publication venue. The APC (€4,990) is significant, but LMIC waivers, ONOS-Wiley agreements, and institutional grant provisions make it accessible to more Indian researchers than the headline number suggests.

Use the free tools on ResearchJournalRank to verify metrics, compare alternatives, and find the best journal for your specific research no subscription needed.

 

Check Advanced Science metrics free: Scopus Article Finder

Compare with similar journals: Compare Journals

Find alternative Q1 journals for your paper: Journal Suggester

Verify Scopus indexing and quartile: Scopus Indexed Journals