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IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #8,767HybridDomestic Journal

Chemical Research in Chinese Universities

Abbreviation (ISO):Chem. Res. Chin. Univ
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Identifier (ISSN):1005-9040(Print)/2210-3171(Online)
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Publisher:Jilin University and The Editorial Department of Chemical Research in Chinese Universities
Clarivate IF (2026)
4.7↑ +1.7
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Chemical Research in Chinese Universities

WoS Q2
02571.2520181.0720191.0620201.3120212.7320223.120233.12024320254.72026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):4.7
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.665
#8,767

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
40

40 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate3.2%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
213articles/year
0.47% Gold OA•72.15% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The journal publishes research articles, letters/communications and reviews written by faculty members, researchers and postgraduates in universities, colleges and research institutes all over China and overseas. It reports the latest and most creative results of important fundamental research in all aspects of chemistry and of developments with significant consequences across subdisciplines. Main research areas include (but are not limited to): Organic chemistry (synthesis, characterization, and application); Inorganic chemistry (bio-inorganic chemistry, inorganic material chemistry); Analytical chemistry (especially chemometrics and the application of instrumental analysis and spectroscopy); Physical chemistry (mechanisms, catalysis, thermodynamics and dynamics); Polymer chemistry and polymer physics (mechanisms, material, catalysis, thermodynamics and dynamics); Quantum chemistry (quantum mechanical theory, quantum partition function, quantum statistical mechanics); Biochemistry; Biochemical engineering; Medicinal chemistry; Nanoscience (nanochemistry, nanomaterials).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Chemistry98.6%Organic chemistry92.3%Physics86.8%Biology74.3%Materials science72.1%Quantum mechanics70.5%Biochemistry63%Engineering48%Composite material43.8%Physical chemistry38.1%Chemical engineering36.1%Nuclear magnetic resonance35.8%Metallurgy32.3%Catalysis31.8%Optics28.8%Chromatography28.7%Inorganic chemistry24.6%Thermodynamics23.8%Genetics23.7%Nanotechnology21.3%Crystallography20.8%Medicine20.7%Stereochemistry20.6%Computer science20.5%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q2
Rank92/250
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q2
Rank124/251
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF4.7
Articles / Year97
Total Citations25
2025
IF3
Articles / Year173
Total Citations619
2024
IF3.1
Articles / Year147
Total Citations1,206
2023
IF3.1
Articles / Year127
Total Citations995
2022
IF2.726
Articles / Year159
Total Citations1,784

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #8,767Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1999, 2001-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistrySocial Sciences
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.665

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
3.51

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,006 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,575
3-Year Documents488
Citable Documents465

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 Rate38.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2
EducationQ2
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: 3.2%

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):
3区 (Zone 3)Chemistry
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3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

Chemical Research in Chinese Universities (abbr: Chem. Res. Chin. Univ, ISSN: 1005-9040) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Chemistry, published by Jilin University and The Editorial Department of Chemical Research in Chinese Universities in China since 2013. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.665 (Q2), an H-index of 40.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 213 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,006 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Jilin University and The Editorial Department of Chemical Research in Chinese Universities
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Bimonthly
Founding Year
2013
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
HIGHER EDUCATION PRESS, SHATANHOU ST 55, BEIJING, PEOPLES R CHINA, 100009

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Database Updated: 2026-09-30