What is the Impact Factor of Acta Polymerica Sinica?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Acta Polymerica Sinica is 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Acta Polymerica Sinica indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Acta Polymerica Sinica is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.336 (Q3) and an H-index of 31.

Who publishes Acta Polymerica Sinica and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Acta Polymerica Sinica is published by Science Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,759 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Acta Polymerica Sinica?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Acta Polymerica Sinica is "ACTA POLYM SIN". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #15,998SubscriptionDomestic Journal

Acta Polymerica Sinica

Abbreviation (ISO):ACTA POLYM SIN

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Identifier (ISSN):1000-3304(Print)

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Publisher:Science Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Acta Polymerica Sinica

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.336

#15,998

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

31 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate23.5%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

138articles/year

0% Gold OA•72.99% Original Research

Aims & Scope

本报是1957年创办的中文学术期刊，曾用名《高分子通讯》，月刊，中国科学院化学研究所主办，中国科学院主管。主要刊载高分子化学、高分子合成、高分子物理、高分子物理化学、高分子应用和高分子材料科学等领域中，基础研究和应用基础研究的论文、研究简报、快报和重要专论文章。读者对象主要为国内高分子学科的研究人员、工程技术人员、高等院校的教师和学生。

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science98.1%Chemistry93.7%Organic chemistry91.6%Physics88.1%Composite material86.3%Nuclear magnetic resonance72.1%Polymer70.2%Polymer chemistry64.9%Engineering61.5%Chemical engineering55.9%Biology53.7%Quantum mechanics51.7%Biochemistry43.1%Copolymer39.5%Polymerization31.5%Thermodynamics27.7%Monomer26.4%Optics25.4%Physical chemistry24%Metallurgy22%Nanotechnology21%

Primary Research Areas

Chemistry Polymer Science

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank85/96

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank83/96

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	85/96	Q4
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCISCIE	83/96	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

17 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF1.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF1.7

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF1.9

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Total Citations—

2022

IF2.272

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Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	—	—
2025	1.3	—	—
2024	1.7	—	—
2023	1.9	—	—
2022	2.272	—	—
2021	2	1	3
2019	1.405	1	0
2018	0.656	1	3
2017	—	1	4
2015	—	4	5
2014	—	44	73
2013	—	260	327
2012	—	231	501
2011	—	351	681
2010	—	531	901
2009	—	631	899
2008	—	282	520

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #15,998Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringChemistryMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.336

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.17

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,759 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations541

3-Year Documents436

Citable Documents436

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate33.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q3

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q3

Polymers and PlasticsQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 23.5%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

2区 (Zone 2)Chemistry

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区POLYMER SCIENCE

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Acta Polymerica Sinica (abbr: ACTA POLYM SIN, ISSN: 1000-3304) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Chemistry, published by Science Press in China. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.336 (Q3), an H-index of 31.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 138 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,759 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.