ImpaQ Ecosystem•Clarivate, Scopus & CORE Data
Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #19,437Hybrid

International Journal of Materials Research

Acronym:ijmr
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Abbreviation (ISO):Int. J. Mater. Res
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Identifier (ISSN):1862-5282(Print)/2195-8556(Online)
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Publisher:Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG
Clarivate IF (2026)
1.2↑ +0.5
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Materials Research

WoS Q3
01120.7520180.8520190.6520200.7520210.6820220.820230.720240.720251.22026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):1.2
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3
0.246
#19,437

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
72

72 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3
Self-Citation Rate14.3%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
111articles/year
1.02% Gold OA•98.9% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Materials Research (IJMR) publishes original high quality experimental and theoretical papers and reviews on basic and applied research in the field of materials science and engineering, with focus on synthesis, processing, constitution, and properties of all classes of materials. Particular emphasis is placed on microstructural design, phase relations, computational thermodynamics, and kinetics at the nano to macro scale. Contributions may also focus on progress in advanced characterization techniques. All articles are subject to thorough, independent peer review.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Materials science99.9%Chemistry58.4%Metallurgy51.2%Organic chemistry44.8%Physics44.1%Composite material40.2%Quantum mechanics31%Engineering29.3%Thermodynamics25.9%Crystallography25.1%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Q3
Rank70/97
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Q4
Rank75/97
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF1.2
Articles / Year22
Total Citations3
2025
IF0.7
Articles / Year109
Total Citations147
2024
IF0.7
Articles / Year114
Total Citations233
2023
IF0.8
Articles / Year143
Total Citations389
2022
IF0.678
Articles / Year134
Total Citations437

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #19,437Scopus Q3SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1986, 1994, 1997-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistryMaterials SciencePhysics and Astronomy
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3
0.246

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.23

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,515 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations415
3-Year Documents361
Citable Documents354

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 Rate30.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Materials ChemistryQ3
Metals and AlloysQ3
Condensed Matter PhysicsQ4
Physical and Theoretical ChemistryQ4
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: 14.3%

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):
4区 (Zone 4)Materials Science
Minor Category (Specific Field):
4区METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
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

International Journal of Materials Research (acronym: ijmr, abbr: Int. J. Mater. Res, ISSN: 1862-5282) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.246 (Q3), an H-index of 72.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 111 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,515 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
Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Monthly
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
CARL HANSER VERLAG, KOLBERGERSTRASSE 22, POSTFACH 86 04 20, MUNICH, GERMANY, D-81679

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Database Updated: 2026-09-29