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VISAThe information about the visa(*Note) required for foreigners visiting Japan is as follows. For details, please check the website of the Embassy, Consulate-General, Consular Office (the Diplomatic Missions abroad) of Japan that have jurisdiction over the country/region where the foreigner visiting Japan resides.For visa inquiries, please contact “Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC) MOFA Visa Information” or “Japan Visa Information Hotline” listed on the website of the Embassy/Consulate-General/Consular Office of Japan. You can find detailed information about visa on the website of the Diplomatic Mission of Japan with jurisdiction over your place of residence.1. Visa Application Procedures2. About Visa3. Visa Application Documents4. Frequently Asked Questions5. Announcements6. Inquiries about Visas(*Note) A visa is one of the requirements for entering Japan as defined by the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act", and it does not guarantee to enter Japan. Visas are issued at the Embassy, Consulate-General, Consular Office of Japan abroad. They cannot be obtained when you arrive in Japan or while you are staying in Japan. The “landing permission" is granted by an immigration officer at the port of entry when a foreigner meets the requirement for entry into Japan. The “status of residence” is mentioned on your “landing permission”, that indicates the activities you are permitted to perform in Japan. Please note that sometimes people say "visa", it may refer to the "status of residence”. For example, people often mention as "changing visa" when they mean “renewal/change of the status of residence." For inquiries about "status of residence," please visit the website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. Be aware of fraudulent website, social media, and emails in an attempt to extract payments from visa applicants (July 5, 2017)1. Visa Application ProceduresPrepare all the required documents.Inviting organization/guarantor must send the required documents to the visa applicant (NOT to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Diplomatic Mission of Japan). We encourage an inviting organization/guarantor to make a copy of them.Requirements for visa application may vary depending on the local situation/the purpose of your visit. You can find detailed information on the website of the Diplomatic Mission of Japan (Embassy, Consulate-General, or Consular Office) where you will submit your application.Once all the documents are ready, you may apply for a visa at the consular section of the Diplomatic Mission of Japan with jurisdiction over your place of residence, at an accredited agency, the Japan Visa Application Centre, or online, by the method specified by the Diplomatic Mission of Japan where you will submit your application (visa application cannot be made inside Japan.).It takes approximately one week to process the application, provided that all necessary requirements are met. Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis. It may take longer than usual to receive the result of the visa examination in case the Diplomatic Mission of Japan deems necessary to consult with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo.The Diplomatic Mission of Japan or the accredited agency will notify the visa applicant of the result.Short-Term Stay(A stay of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities)All nationals of the countries and regions listed below require a visa to enter Japan.Click on the nationality of the visa applicant traveling to Japan.PhilippinesViet NamChinaRussiaCIS countries, Ukraine, GeorgiaOther NationalitiesProcedure chart for short-term stay (tourism, business, visiting relatives, etc)【Online application for the visit to Japan with tourism purpose (single-entry)】All foreign nationals/people who need to obtain a short-term visa to Japan AND currently reside in the following countries/region, are eligible to apply for a visa online: Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A.Please check below for information on visa exempt countries.The JAPAN eVISA system (electronic visa)Countries and regions that do not require a visa to enter JapanVisa Exempt Countries and RegionsIt is highly recommended to purchase international travel medical insurance for your trip to Japan. Overseas travel medical insurance helps you in case of emergency.Work or Long-Term Stay(If you do not meet the requirements for short-term stay, such as in cases where you intend to work in Japan for remuneration or stay in Japan for more than 90 days, you should, in principle, obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan before applying for a visa at the Diplomatic Mission of Japan with jurisdiction over your place of residence.)Procedure chart for long-term staysThe Working Holiday Programmes in JapanJapan’s Pre-Entry Tuberculosis ScreeningNote: Pre-Entry Tuberculosis (TB) Screening will apply to nationals of the Philippines, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, and ChinaVisa for Medical StayVisa Exemptions for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders2. About VisaPoints to Note and Application ProceduresVisa Processing TimeValidity of a VisaVisa FeesVisa RequirementsVisas and Landing Permission3. Visa Application Documents (download)(Note1) Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill in and print out the Visa application form (Note2) Company/personal seal on Letter of Guarantee and Letter of Invitation is no longer required.Visa Application FormEnglish (PDF)Chinese (simplified) (PDF)Chinese (traditional) (PDF)Korean (PDF)Portuguese (PDF)Spanish (PDF)Letter of Guarantee (PDF)Invitation Letter (Single-Entry) (PDF)Invitation Letter (Multiple-Entry) (PDF)List of Visa Applicants (PDF)Overview of Company / Organization (PDF)Itinerary in Japan (PDF) 4. Frequently Asked QuestionsTell me why you rejected my visa application.I want to go to Japan. Do I need a visa?I want to invite a foreign national to Japan. What procedures are necessary?What should I do to get a Certificate of Eligibility?The Certificate of Eligibility will not arrive by the time I apply for a visa. Can I still apply for a visa with its copy?As a “guarantor”, to what extent do I need to be responsible?more FAQ5. AnnouncementsNewly introduced visasSpecial Highly Skilled Professional (J-Skip)Designated activities (Future Creation Individual, Spouse or Child of Future Creation Individual) (J-Find)Designated activities (Digital Nomad, Spouse or Child of Digital Nomad)Statistics for the Number of VisasNumber of Visas Issued in 2024 (May 9, 2025)Relaxation of Visa RequirementsRelaxation of Visa requirements for Nationals of the United Arab Emirates in Possession of Ordinary Passports (Extension of period of stay) (June 2, 2025)Visa Waiver Measure for Nationals of the Republic of Paraguay (May 29, 2025)Relaxation of Visa requirements for Nationals of Brunei Darussalam（Extension of period of stay）(December 2, 2024)OthersJapan’s Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (April 3, 2020)Japan's Visa Policy in Accordance with Measures to Combat Trafficking in Persons (August 2007 (Updated in 2016))Archives6. Inquiries about Visas ApplicationForeign Residents Support Center (FRESC) MOFA Visa InformationAddress: Yotsuya Tower 13F, 1-6-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0004Phone: Navi-Dial: 0570-011000(For some IP phones and calls from overseas, please call +81-3-5369-6577)Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 (except holidays)

2026 The 10th International Conference on Materials Sciences and Nanomaterials (ICMSN 2026)https://www.icmsn.org/index.html2026 The 10th International Conference on Materials Sciences and Nanomaterials (ICMSN 2026) will be held in London, United Kingdom during July 1-4, 2026.All submissions will be peer reviewed by 2-3 reviewers. The registered and presented papers will be published into Materials Science Forum (ISSN print 0255-5476 / ISSN web 1662-9752), which will be indexed by Scopus, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), REAXYS, Chimica, etc.Key DatesSubmission Deadline:March 20, 2026Notification Deadline:April 15, 2026Registration Deadline:May 5, 2026Conference VenueLangham Court HotelAddress: 31-35 Langham Street, Westminster Borough, London, W1W 6BU, United KingdomWebsite: www.gemhotels.com/hotels-london/langham-court-hotel2026 The 10th International Conference on Materials Sciences and Nanomaterials (ICMSN 2026) involves the field of Materials Sciences and Nanomaterials. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:NanomaterialsDifferent Methods for Growth of NanostructuresNanostructured Thin Films and CoatingsDoped NanomaterialsModification of NanomaterialsCharacterisation of NanomaterialsNanocompositesNanostructured CeramicOrganic,Inorganic,and Biomedical of NanomaterialsDifferent Kinds and Morphologies of Nanostructures: Metal and Metal Oxide of Nanoparticle,Nanowires and Nanorod,Carbon Nanotube and GrapheneMechanical,Thermal,Electrical,Optical and Magnetic Properties of NanomaterialsNanoengineeringElectronic MaterialsElectronic MaterialsSemiconductor MaterialsDisplay MaterialsBattery MaterialsOptical MaterialsDielectric MaterialsFerroelectric MaterialsConductive MetalMaterial ChemistryMaterials ChemistryClassical Analytical ChemistryInstrumental AnalysisOptical AnalysisPolymer ScienceMaterial ProcessingStructural ChemistryMaterial ShapingMaterials Processing EngineeringMaterials Processing EngineeringMetallurgy TechnologyPolymer MaterialsPolymer ProcessingMetalworkingCastingWeldingStructural MaterialStructural MaterialsWrought IronCast IronSteelStainless SteelReinforced ConcretePrestressed ConcreteAluminumCompositesMasonryTimber

Top 1% Journal 2025https://www.scopus.com/pages/ai?temporary-convo=false&conversationId=075ba998-a2ff-4f34-b1cf-21ed22d49c70To identify the top 1% journals in 2025, we can look at various metrics and rankings that are commonly used to evaluate journal quality and impact. These include the Impact Factor (IF), SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), and other bibliometric indicators.Key Metrics and RankingsImpact Factor (IF)The Impact Factor is a measure reflecting the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in a journal. For example, in the field of 'Nutrition and Dietetics', journals with an IF ≥ 6.0 were analyzed, showing significant citation counts and impact 1.SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)SJR ranks journals into four quartiles (Q1–Q4) based on their impact and quality. Journals in the top quartile (Q1) are considered to be of the highest quality. For instance, the SCImago Journal Rank database is used to evaluate journal prestige in various fields, such as environmental engineering and orthopedics 2 3 4.Journal Article Influence Index (JAII)The JAII is another metric used to evaluate the influence of academic journals. For example, the 2022 JAII was used to rank core journals in orthopedics and gastroenterology, highlighting the highest and lowest influence scores 5 6.Examples of High-Impact JournalsPreventing Chronic Disease (PCD)PCD saw a significant increase in its impact factor, reaching 4.354, and was ranked in the top 10% of more than 27,000 journals evaluated by Scimago in 2021 7.Top Intensive Care JournalsA bibliometric analysis of the top 10 intensive care journals with the highest 2022 Impact Factors showed a strong representation of high-impact research from high-income countries 8.Critical Care Nursing JournalsThe top critical care nursing journals, such as Intensive and Critical Care Nursing (ICCN) and Nursing in Critical Care (NICC), were analyzed for their top-cited papers, indicating significant contributions to the field 9.Trends and ObservationsGeographic and Publisher InfluenceWestern countries and private publishers dominate the top-tier journals in many fields. For example, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands house a significant proportion of top journals in environmental engineering 3.Gender DisparitiesDespite improvements, gender disparities in authorship persist in top medical research journals, with women underrepresented as first and senior authors 10.Open Access vs. Subscription ModelsOpen access articles tend to receive more citations compared to subscription-based articles, as seen in critical care nursing journals 9.ConclusionTo be considered in the top 1% of journals in 2025, a journal would likely need to have a high Impact Factor, be ranked in the top quartile (Q1) by SCImago, and demonstrate significant influence through metrics like the JAII. Journals such as PCD, top intensive care journals, and critical care nursing journals exemplify the characteristics of high-impact publications. Additionally, trends such as geographic dominance, gender disparities, and the impact of open access publishing are important factors influencing journal rankings and impact.

ISPF Grants for International Research Collaborations 2025 - Thailand-UK Partnershiphttps://nriis.go.th/www/NewsEventDetail.aspx?nid=12161 The National Research Office of Thailand in collaboration with the British Council (BC) has agreed to open applications for the ISPF Grants for International Research Collaborations for Fiscal Year 2025 under the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) to collaborate with the United Kingdom in generating research outputs and outcomes that can be utilized to mitigate or solve critical and challenging global problems.Research Topic Areas Open for Applications: Research and innovation in "Resilient Planet" focusing on "Urban Climate Resilience" with emphasis on addressing problems arising from air pollution and PM2.5 in urban areas.Funding Characteristics and Budget Support:Joint project between researchers from two countries: Thailand and the United KingdomTwo-stage proposal submission process (2-stage proposal)Expression of Interest Stage: Thai or UK Project Leaders submit Expression of Interest (EOI) through https://grants.britishcouncil.org/Full-proposal Stage: Thai and UK Project Leaders jointly prepare a complete research proposal in English according to the specified standard format and submit the proposal to https://grants.britishcouncil.org/. Only researchers who submitted EOI by June 30, 2025, and received confirmation from the British Council can submit the complete proposal.Thai Project Leaders prepare proposals in Thai according to the format specified by NRO and submit to www.nriis.go.th along with the attached complete project proposal (in English) from the British Council system.NRO will consider and approve research grants for Thai researchers not exceeding £50,000 per year or approximately 2,250,000 THB per year, with a research duration not exceeding 2 years (24 months) throughout the project. NRO will consider supporting the research budget annually, taking into account the success of the previous funded year before providing support for the following year.Researchers can submit EOI through https://grants.britishcouncil.org/ from now until June 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM Thailand time.Applications for complete proposals are accepted through the NRIIS system and British Council Applicant Portalfrom July 4 – August 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM Thailand time.Notes:Only researchers who submit EOI and receive confirmation from the British Council can submit complete proposals.Thai researchers' home institutions must endorse the research proposals in the NRIIS system by August 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM.For additional details: https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/short-articles/opportunities/ispf-research-collaboration-grants-2025Download Related Files:National Research Office Announcement on Call for Project Proposals for Fiscal Year 2025.pdfISPF Research Collaborations 2025 Grant Applicant Guidelines_0.pdf

Deadline: This grant has rolling submissions. Submit applications at any time.Organisation Country: United KingdomResearch Field: Natural sciences, Professions and applied sciencesFunding Type: Mobility Incoming, Mobility Outgoing, Travel GrantsMore Information: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/eacr-travel-fellowships-cancer-research/The EACR Travel Fellowships provided by the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) and World Cancer Research support students and early career cancer researchers who are members of the EACR or its associated national societies to gain new skills by visiting a laboratory in another country. Funding of up to 3000 EUR are available. Applicants must apply at least 8 weeks before the planned trip.What is fundedUp to 3000 EUR are available. Travel to gain new skills by visiting a laboratory in another country.Duration N/AEligibilityStudents and early career cancer researchers who are members of the EACR or its associated national societies.