What is the Impact Factor of Composites Theory and Practice?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Composites Theory and Practice is 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Composites Theory and Practice indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Composites Theory and Practice is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.161 (Q4) and an H-index of 9.

Who publishes Composites Theory and Practice and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Composites Theory and Practice is published by Polish Society of Composite Materials. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,405 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q4SCImago #24,543Hybrid

Composites Theory and Practice

Identifier (ISSN):2084-6096(Print)/2299-128X(Online)

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Publisher:Polish Society of Composite Materials

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.6↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Composites Theory and Practice

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.161

#24,543

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

9 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate20%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

22articles/year

4.17% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Composites Theory and Practice (ISSN: 2084-6096) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MATERIALS SCIENCE, published by Polish Society of Composite Materials. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.161 (Q4), an H-index of 9.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science97.7%Composite material94.3%Chemistry69.1%Engineering63.1%Organic chemistry61.4%Physics58.7%Computer science58.1%Metallurgy50.7%Mathematics49.7%Algorithm47.3%Composite number46.6%Quantum mechanics27.9%Thermodynamics26.5%Geology24.5%Biology23.2%Structural engineering21.8%Nanotechnology20.5%Chemical engineering20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Materials Science Composites

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Special Issues

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

JCRESCI2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES

Rank33/35

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES

Rank33/35

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES	JCRESCI	33/35	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES	JCIESCI	33/35	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

13 year

2026Latest

IF0.6

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.7

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF0.5

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF0.8

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2020

IF—

Articles / Year4

Total Citations17

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.6	—	—
2025	0.7	—	—
2024	0.5	—	—
2023	0.8	—	—
2020	—	4	17
2019	—	8	21
2018	—	22	34
2017	—	35	67
2016	—	38	96
2015	—	42	109
2014	—	39	77
2013	—	49	93
2012	—	48	185

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #24,543Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2019-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.161

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.62

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,405 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations66

3-Year Documents99

Citable Documents98

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 Rate28.7%

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 CompositesQ4

Materials ChemistryQ4

Mechanical EngineeringQ4

Mechanics of MaterialsQ4

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: 20%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 22 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,405 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.