The Progress in Physics of Applied Materials is an open access journal that published biannual(Quarterly from Vol6) and is an international medium for publishing experimental and theoretical papers on materials with wide varieties of applications which was founded in 2021 by Semnan University. The experimental scope of the journal includes the synthesis, growth, processing, and characterization of new materials for improving their electrical, optical, dielectric, and magnetic properties. Theoretical and analytical papers are also within the scope of the journal. The journal also publishes review articles, both short and specific or long and general, within the scope of the journal. The papers should contain extensive and novel experimental and theoretical works with rigorous analysis and sound interpretation.  Interdisciplinary articles are also welcome. 

We are pleased to inform you that, according to the recent approval of the Editorial Board and relevant authorities, the publication frequency of this journal has been changed from a biannual to a quarterly journal. This change aims to enhance scientific quality, accelerate the publication process, and strengthen the dynamic interaction among researchers and authors.

We are pleased to announce that the application for Scopus membership of the Progress in Physics of Applied Materials (PPAM) has been accepted on February 17, 2025.

We are pleased to announce that the application for COPE  membership of the Progress in Physics of Applied Materials (PPAM) has been accepted on June, 2024.

https://members.publicationethics.org/members/progress-physics-applied-materials

Please bear in mind that:

The Progress in Physics of Applied Materials doesn’t accept and publish any advertisement in the journal website and articles.

According to the policy of Semnan University Press, a Publication Processing Charge (PPC) of 20,000,000 Rials is required for accepted papers submitted by Iranian authors and published in Progress in Physics of Applied Materials (PPAM) starting from Issue 1, 2027.

PPAM also offers a Fast‑Track Review option, in which the review process will be completed within two weeks. The Fast‑Track fee is 100,000,000 Rials for Iranian authors and 400 USD for non‑Iranian authors. Authors requesting this option should indicate it in their cover letter at the time of submission. Fast‑Track review does not guarantee acceptance.

The Progress in Physics of Applied Materials (PPAM) is committed to immediate and real open access for academic work. All the original articles, technical briefs, and review papers published in this journal are free to access immediately from the date of publication. No fee is charged to any reader for downloading articles and reviews for their own scholarly use.