
International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications

Brno City

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South Moravian Region
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Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412) is a premier international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal. Our publication is dedicated to advancing the global understanding of the physics, chemistry, and engineering of surfaces, interfaces, and film technologies.
The journal serves as a comprehensive resource for the scientific community, focusing on the development and application of both thin and thick films. Our mission is to facilitate the dissemination of high-impact research without artificial constraints on length or complexity.
To ensure reproducibility and scientific integrity, Coatings maintains rigorous standards for technical documentation. We encourage authors to provide exhaustive detail to support their conclusions.
| Editorial Policy | Guidelines for Authors |
|---|---|
| Manuscript Length | No restrictive word or page counts; focus on comprehensive reporting. |
| Methodological Rigor | Mandatory inclusion of full experimental protocols and methodical frameworks. |
| Research Depth | Encouragement of both detailed theoretical models and empirical data. |
| Accessibility | Open Access model ensures immediate global visibility for all accepted works. |
By prioritizing depth and transparency, Coatings aims to push the boundaries of surface engineering and material science.
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Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220; CODEN: SENSC9) stands as the premier international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of sensing hardware, biosensors, and related technologies.
Choosing Sensors provides authors with a high-visibility platform backed by rigorous editorial standards and significant reach within the scientific community.
The journal is recognized by leading citation databases, ensuring your work is discoverable by researchers, clinicians, and engineers globally.
| Category | Details & Performance |
|---|---|
| Impact Factor | 2.677 (Based on 2016 Journal Citation Reports®) |
| Major Indexing | SCIE (Clarivate Analytics), MEDLINE (NLM), PubMed (NLM), Scopus (Elsevier) |
| Financial Incentives | APC discounts available for authors from MDPI Institutional Membership partners. |
| Publication Costs | No hidden fees for extra pages or color illustrations. |
Sensors continues to drive innovation by providing a transparent and efficient environment for publishing cutting-edge sensor science.
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