Journal of Superhard Materials is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the production, properties, and applications of superhard materials and related tools.
- Publishes research on synthetic diamonds, carbide tools, and high-tech ceramics based on oxides, carbides, and borides of metals.
- Covers all fundamental and technological aspects of synthesis, characterization, properties, devices, and applications of superhard materials.
- Welcomes submissions in English from all countries.
Peer review and editorial policy
The journal follows the Springer Nature
Peer Review Policy, Process and Guidance, Springer Nature
Journal Editors' Code of Conduct, and
COPE's Ethical Guidelines for Peer-reviewers.
Approximately 6% of the manuscripts are rejected without review based on formal criteria as they do not comply with the submission guidelines. Each manuscript is assigned to at least one peer reviewer. The journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. The period from submission to the first decision is 13 days on average. The approximate rejection rate is 13%. The final decision on the acceptance of a manuscript for publication is made by the Meeting of the Editorial Board.
If Editors publish in the journal, they do not participate in the decision-making process for manuscripts where they are listed as co-authors.
Special issues published in the journal follow the same procedures as all other issues. If not stated otherwise, special issues are prepared by the members of the Editorial Board without guest editors.