【Domestic News】As Gallium Oxide Research Heats Up, New Journal Ranking Introduces Changes to Research Evaluation

      For the semiconductor field, competition among technological pathways extends beyond materials and device architectures, and increasingly unfolds within the research evaluation system. Journal rankings, publication channels, and their associated influence are subtly shaping the allocation of research resources, the selection of research topics, and the formation of academic discourse power. Particularly in emerging material tracks such as gallium oxide, the ability to achieve sustained and consistent output in high-impact journals often signals that a given technological route is more likely to gain recognition from both academia and industry.

      On March 24, 2026, the Xinrui Journal Ranking List (hereafter referred to as the “Xinrui Ranking”), developed by Xinrui Scholar, was officially released. According to earlier information disclosed by the CAS Journal Ranking official account, the original platform will focus on publishing updates related to ranking data and methodologies, while other related content will be released through the Xinrui Scholar platform.

      The 2026 journal ranking can be accessed free of charge at:
https://www.xr-scholar.com

      Unlike previous versions, the new Xinrui Ranking incorporates an annual alert mechanism directly into the ranking system. A number of journals are labeled as “under review,” with continuous tracking and dynamic updates applied. This adjustment is not merely a formal change, but rather a response to the growing divergence in paper quality and increasing concerns over academic standards within the current research ecosystem.

      From a broader perspective, as research on ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors—represented by gallium oxide—continues to gain momentum, the research evaluation system itself is undergoing structural changes. The evolution of journal ranking frameworks is becoming increasingly coupled with the pace of technological development: it not only affects publication pathways, but also, to some extent, shapes the visibility and acceptance of different technological routes.

      As competition in the semiconductor sector intensifies, the linkage between the research system and the industrial system is becoming closer. Changes in evaluation standards are no longer confined to the academic domain, but are gradually emerging as a key variable influencing technological direction and the allocation of industrial resources.

      The 37 journals labeled as “under review” are as follows:

      The 2026 Xinrui Ranking has been officially released, aiming to establish a new paradigm for academic evaluation from a global perspective. Seven key changes have been introduced, as outlined below:

      Below are the Tier 1 (TOP) journals in semiconductor and related fields: