About JCS -Introduction
The Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan (JCS-Japan) is an international open-access academic journal published by the Ceramic Society of Japan. JCS-Japan features high-quality and innovative research articles and reviews that contribute to the advancement of ceramics and materials science and technology. Since its founding in 1892, the journal has been dedicated to publishing specialized content in the field of ceramics and related materials for over 120 years, earning a reputation as a historical and internationally recognized academic journal.
JCS-Japan upholds a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research, while also maintaining a commitment to rapid review and publication. The average time from submission to publication is just 1-2 months. Additionally, the journal offers exceptional affordability, with publication fees set at 40,000 yen (excluding tax) for four printed pages for members (January 2024), making it an accessible and convenient choice for an open-access journal.
The journal achieved full-text online publication on J-STAGE in 2003 and transitioned to publishing entirely in English in 2008, significantly enhancing its international visibility and impact. In 2013, JCS-Japan fully transitioned to an electronic format, and in 2019, it has embraced an open-access model, further improving accessibility and usability for a global audience.
Electronic version: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/b
Throughout its long history spanning over 120 years, JCS-Japan has continually evolved, responding to the demands of the times and undergoing significant transformations. It remains at the forefront of ceramic science and technology, delivering cutting-edge research to the global scientific community.
Types of Articles
Full Paper
Technical Report
Express Letter
Review
Note
Award of the Outstanding Papers and Reviews Published in the JCerSJ
Impact Factor
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
| Impact Factor | 1.1 | 1.217 | 1.224 | 1.067 | 1.108 | 0.887 | 0.769 | 0.828 | 0.698 | 0.846 | 0.940 |
※Important Notice
Due to changes in the social environment (including the popularization the Internet and growing concern with paper-saving), we ceased issuing printed copies of the Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan (JCS-Japan) as of its March 2013 issue. Please note that JCS-Japan remains available on our Website at the following URL: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/jcersj2/
This journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.