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WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #9,018HybridDomestic Journal

Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering

Acronym:cjche
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Abbreviation (ISO):CHIN. J. CHEM. ENG
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Identifier (ISSN):1004-9541(Print)
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Publisher:Chemical Industry Press
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.5↓ -0.2
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 Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering

WoS Q2
12451.7120181.9120192.6320203.1720213.920223.820233.720243.720253.52026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.5
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.65
#9,018

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
90

90 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate2.7%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
388articles/year
3.88% Gold OA•90.48% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering (Monthly, started in 1982) is the official journal of the Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China and published by the Chemical Industry Press Co. Ltd. The aim of the journal is to develop the international exchange of scientific and technical information in the field of chemical engineering. It publishes original research papers that cover the major advancements and achievements in chemical engineering in China as well as some articles from overseas contributors. The topics of journal include chemical engineering, chemical technology, biochemical engineering, energy and environmental engineering and other relevant fields. Papers are published on the basis of their relevance to theoretical research, practical application or potential uses in the industry as Research Papers, Communications, Reviews and Perspectives. Prominent domestic and overseas chemical experts and scholars have been invited to form an International Advisory Board and the Editorial Committee. It enjoys recognition among Chinese academia and industry as a reliable source of information of what is going on in chemical engineering research, both domestic and abroad.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
ChemistryEngineeringOrganic ChemistryPhysicsBiologyMaterials ScienceQuantum MechanicsBiochemistryChemical EngineeringThermodynamicsComposite MaterialsPhysical ChemistryComputer ScienceMathematicsCatalysisChromatographyMetallurgyGeologyEcology

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Q2
Rank90/183
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Q2
Rank87/183
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.5
Articles / Year389
Total Citations77
2025
IF3.7
Articles / Year405
Total Citations1,135
2024
IF3.7
Articles / Year310
Total Citations2,119
2023
IF3.8
Articles / Year261
Total Citations2,547
2022
IF3.898
Articles / Year337
Total Citations5,013

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #9,018Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1993-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyChemical EngineeringChemistryEnvironmental Science
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.65

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
3.78

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,100 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations4,389
3-Year Documents1,106
Citable Documents1,103

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 Rate34.2%

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)Q2
Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2
Environmental EngineeringQ2
BiochemistryQ3
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: 2.7%

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):
1区 (Zone 1)Engineering & Technology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
1区ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL
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

Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering (acronym: cjche, abbr: CHIN. J. CHEM. ENG, ISSN: 1004-9541) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Chemical Industry Press in China since 1993. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.650 (Q2), an H-index of 90.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 388 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,100 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
Chemical Industry Press
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Monthly
Founding Year
1993
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry Press Co., Ltd. No.13, Qingnianhu South Street, Dongcheng Dist. Beijing 100011, P.R. China

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Database Updated: 2026-10-16