Get To Know Our Journals
Access and Usage
Accessing Articles Published in ACerS Journals
Members always have free access to all journal articles. Go to the Member Access page or ACerS Publication Central to get started.
Everyone has free and immediate access to articles published in IJCES.
In addition, ACerS/Wiley assembles collections of articles for divisions, meetings and special topics that are free-to-read for everyone for a limited time.
Nonmembers can access journal articles through their institutional subscriptions or must pay to view or download articles if there is no subscription. If your institution doesn't subscribe to the ACerS journals, joining ACerS is a bargain that pays for itself after just a few downloads.
Which Journal is Right for Me?
Here is a quick reference to help you determine which ACerS journal is right for your manuscript. When your manuscript falls outside the scope of a journal, our editors help you get published quickly by referring your manuscript to the ACerS journal that fits it best.
Our journals editors assemble articles surrounding issues and meetings into Topical Collections and Conference Collections. In 2024, the Journals team is collaborating with the Bulletin team to bring you a series of collections on Sustainability Issues in Ceramics and Glass. Click on these links to view.
IJCES Going Strong
Designed to be inclusive and supportive of authors and readers around the globe, International Journal of Ceramic Engineering & Science (IJCES) is a ideal for reporting research on traditional ceramics (whiteware, refractories, clay, etc.) through advanced ceramics, glass and composite materials, processes and systems for any application or industry.
Helping Authors Get Published
ACerS is dedicated to helping you advance your career. From leading publishing seminars to providing excellent feedback on your submitted manuscripts, our editors and staff want you to be a successful author and presenter.
Journal Publication Ethics
The foundations of scholarly communication are reporting the results truthfully, giving credit where credit is due and acting in good faith (without conflicts of interest).
Open Access Publishing
In Open Access publishing, anyone can read peer reviewed articles where authors provide global use licenses. Wiley, ACerS journal publishing partner, has adopted a Publish and Read transformational agreement approach.
Rising Stars
The editors of ACerS' four journals are pleased to announce the ACerS Journals Rising Star Initiative to encourage and recognize the best work from emergent researchers in ceramic and glass science and engineering at all levels.
Journal Writing Workshop
Writing well is key to getting your work published, discovered, read, and cited which are all critical to career advancement. An important function of the American Ceramic Society is helping you gain knowledge and experience to help you grow as a researcher.
