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WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,900Top JournalHybrid

Composites Science and Technology

Acronym:cste
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Abbreviation (ISO):COMPOS. SCI. TECHNOL
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Identifier (ISSN):0266-3538(Print)
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Publisher:Elsevier BV
Clarivate IF (2026)
9.9↑ +0.1
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS SCIETop Tier
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Composites Science and Technology

WoS Q1
3610135.1620186.3120197.0920208.5320219.8820229.120238.320249.820259.92026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):9.9
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
1.724
#1,900

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
269

269 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier
Self-Citation Rate6%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
597articles/year
14.79% Gold OA•99.42% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Composites Science and Technology publishes refereed original articles on the fundamental and applied science of engineering composites. The focus of this journal is on polymeric matrix composites with reinforcements/fillers ranging from nano- to macro-scale. CSTE encourages manuscripts reporting unique, innovative contributions to the physics, chemistry, materials science and applied mechanics aspects of advanced composites. Besides traditional fiber reinforced composites, novel composites with significant potential for engineering applications are encouraged. These may include, but are not limited to, nanocomposites, biomedical composites, green/eco composites, energy composites, and composites mimicking natural materials. Manuscripts dealing with multi-scale and multi-functional issues and performance as well as interdisciplinary approaches to the study of new generation composite materials are welcome. Analytical work should be validated. Publication of manuscripts reporting routine processing, synthesis and property characterization are not a priority of CSTE.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Materials science99.9%Composite material99.7%Physics77%Engineering74%Chemistry69.8%Organic chemistry64.7%Computer science53.9%Mathematics51.7%Quantum mechanics46.5%Thermodynamics44.9%Algorithm44.8%Composite number44.2%Metallurgy39.1%Biology35.8%Chemical engineering32.9%Nanotechnology31.9%Structural engineering27.5%Geology24.1%Nuclear magnetic resonance21.2%Polymer20.3%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES

Q1
Rank5/35
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES

Q1
Rank5/35
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF9.9
Articles / Year292
Total Citations371
2025
IF9.8
Articles / Year383
Total Citations3,504
2024
IF8.3
Articles / Year508
Total Citations10,278
2023
IF9.1
Articles / Year416
Total Citations11,473
2022
IF9.879
Articles / Year550
Total Citations20,628

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #1,900Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1985-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials Science
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
1.724

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
10.22

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,706 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations14,833
3-Year Documents1,475
Citable Documents1,474

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 Rate32.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Ceramics and CompositesQ1
Engineering (miscellaneous)Q1
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: 6%

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)Materials Science
Minor Category (Specific Field):
2区MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES
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

Composites Science and Technology (acronym: cste, abbr: COMPOS. SCI. TECHNOL, ISSN: 0266-3538) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier BV in England since 1985. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 9.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.724 (Q1), an H-index of 269.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 6.3周, a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 597 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,706 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
Elsevier BV
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Semimonthly
Founding Year
1985
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
ELSEVIER SCI LTD, THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD, ENGLAND, OXON, OX5 1GB

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Database Updated: 2026-10-16