What is the Impact Factor of Arabian Journal of Chemistry?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Arabian Journal of Chemistry is 5.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Arabian Journal of Chemistry indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Arabian Journal of Chemistry is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q2) and an H-index of 43.

Who publishes Arabian Journal of Chemistry and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Arabian Journal of Chemistry is published by King Saud University. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Arabian Journal of Chemistry?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Arabian Journal of Chemistry is "ARABIAN J. CHEM" with common acronym "arabjc". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Top JournalGold OA

Arabian Journal of Chemistry

Acronym:arabjc

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Abbreviation (ISO):ARABIAN J. CHEM

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Identifier (ISSN):1878-5352(Print)

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Publisher:King Saud University

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.3↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Arabian Journal of Chemistry

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.3

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

43 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate3.8%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

563articles/year

100% Gold OA•92% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Arabian Journal of Chemistry is an English language, peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the area of chemistry. The Arabian Journal of Chemistry publishes original papers, reviews and short reports on, but not limited to: inorganic, physical, organic, analytical and biochemistry. The Arabian Journal of Chemistry is issued by the Arab Union of Chemists and is published by King Saud University together with the Saudi Chemical Society in collaboration with Elsevier and is edited by an international group of eminent researchers.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

ChemistryOrganic ChemistryBiologyPhysicsBiochemistryMaterials ScienceQuantum MechanicsEngineeringChemical EngineeringMedicinePhysical ChemistryComposite MaterialsMetallurgyChromatographyGeneticsNanotechnologyCatalysis

Primary Research Areas

Chemistry Multidisciplinary

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank80/250

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank75/251

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	80/250	Q2
CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	75/251	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.3

Articles / Year270

Total Citations55

2025

IF5.2

Articles / Year214

Total Citations287

2024

IF5.3

Articles / Year411

Total Citations4,323

2023

IF6

Articles / Year947

Total Citations15,181

2022

IF6.212

Articles / Year750

Total Citations16,725

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.3	270	55
2025	5.2	214	287
2024	5.3	411	4,323
2023	6	947	15,181
2022	6.212	750	16,725
2021	5.165	595	18,106
2020	4.762	438	16,508
2019	3.298	111	3,943
2018	2.969	214	9,950
2017	—	225	16,408
2016	—	214	10,026
2015	—	309	16,746

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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: 3.8%

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CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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

Arabian Journal of Chemistry (acronym: arabjc, abbr: ARABIAN J. CHEM, ISSN: 1878-5352) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of CHEMISTRY, published by King Saud University in Saudi Arabia since 2008. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 43.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 563 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.