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WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #8,039HybridDomestic Journal

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering

Acronym:fcse
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Abbreviation (ISO):FRONT. CHEM. SCI. ENG
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Identifier (ISSN):2095-0179(Print)/2095-0187(Online)
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Publisher:Higher Education Press
Clarivate IF (2026)
4.2↓ -0.3
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 Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering

WoS Q2
13572.6420182.8120193.5520204.220214.820224.520234.320244.520254.22026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):4.2
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.715
#8,039

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
59

59 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate9.3%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
121articles/year
6.79% Gold OA•87.5% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering presents the latest developments in chemical science and engineering, emphasizing emerging and multidisciplinary fields and international trends in research and development. The journal promotes communication and exchange between scientists all over the world. The contents include original reviews, research papers and short communications. Coverage includes catalysis and reaction engineering, clean energy, functional material, nanotechnology and nanoscience, biomaterials and biotechnology, particle technology and multiphase processing, separation science and technology, sustainable technologies and green processing.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
ChemistryOrganic ChemistryBiologyMaterials SciencePhysicsEngineeringBiochemistryQuantum MechanicsChemical EngineeringComposite MaterialsPhysical ChemistryCatalysisMetallurgyNanotechnologyComputer ScienceThermodynamicsGeneticsGeologyMathematicsNuclear Magnetic ResonanceEcology
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Q2
Rank74/183
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Q2
Rank77/183
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

13 year
2026Latest
IF4.2
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2025
IF4.5
Articles / Year105
Total Citations406
2024
IF4.3
Articles / Year136
Total Citations1,156
2023
IF4.5
Articles / Year155
Total Citations2,204
2022
IF4.803
Articles / Year105
Total Citations1,381

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #8,039Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2011-2025
Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical Engineering
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.715

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
4.38

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,176 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,828
3-Year Documents449
Citable Documents441

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 Rate38.3%

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
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: 9.3%

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)Engineering & Technology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3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

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering (acronym: fcse, abbr: FRONT. CHEM. SCI. ENG, ISSN: 2095-0179) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Higher Education Press in China since 2007. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.715 (Q2), an H-index of 59.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 12 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 121 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,176 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
Higher Education Press
Publication Language
English
Frequency
12 issues per year
Founding Year
2007
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
ONE NEW YORK PLAZA, SUITE 4600 , NEW YORK, United States, NY, 10004

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Database Updated: 2026-09-28