What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials is 2.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.483 (Q3) and an H-index of 48.

Who publishes Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,925 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials is "J. APPL. BIOMATER. FUNCT. MATER" with common acronym "jabfm". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q3SCImago #12,262Gold OA

Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials

Acronym:jabfm

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. APPL. BIOMATER. FUNCT. MATER

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Identifier (ISSN):2280-8000(Print)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.9↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.483

#12,262

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

48 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate3.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

33articles/year

100% Gold OA•93.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials (JABFM) is an open access, peer-reviewed, international journal considering the publication of original contributions, reviews and editorials dealing with clinical and laboratory investigations in the fast growing field of biomaterial sciences and functional materials. The areas covered by the journal will include: • Biomaterials / Materials for biomedical applications • Functional materials • Hybrid and composite materials • Soft materials • Hydrogels • Nanomaterials • Gene delivery • Nonodevices • Metamaterials • Active coatings • Surface functionalization • Tissue engineering • Cell delivery/cell encapsulation systems • 3D printing materials • Material characterization • Biomechanics

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science92.8%Chemistry80.9%Engineering78.1%Composite material73.7%Organic chemistry69.6%Physics67.3%Biology65.4%Medicine61%Metallurgy48.1%Chemical engineering46.1%Quantum mechanics42.4%Biochemistry38.3%Nanotechnology37.5%Genetics35.2%Geology30.9%Computer science30.2%Biomedical engineering29.9%Thermodynamics27.7%Optics27.2%Mathematics20.1%Surgery20.1%Nuclear magnetic resonance20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Biophysics Engineering Biomedical

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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

JCRSCIE2026

BIOPHYSICS

Rank35/81

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Rank72/130

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, BIOMATERIALS

Rank42/58

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOPHYSICS

Rank42/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Rank67/130

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, BIOMATERIALS

Rank34/58

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	35/81	Q2
ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL	JCRSCIE	72/130	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, BIOMATERIALS	JCRSCIE	42/58	Q3
BIOPHYSICS	JCISCIE	42/81	Q3
ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL	JCISCIE	67/130	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, BIOMATERIALS	JCISCIE	34/58	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.9

Articles / Year39

Total Citations5

2025

IF3.1

Articles / Year44

Total Citations57

2024

IF3.1

Articles / Year40

Total Citations149

2023

IF2.5

Articles / Year28

Total Citations203

2022

IF2.744

Articles / Year45

Total Citations458

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.9	39	5
2025	3.1	44	57
2024	3.1	40	149
2023	2.5	28	203
2022	2.744	45	458
2021	2.604	34	534
2020	2	43	591
2019	1.403	41	1,166
2018	1.397	64	948
2017	—	59	1,593
2016	—	75	1,356
2015	—	53	1,442

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,262Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2012-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyChemical EngineeringEngineeringMaterials ScienceMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.483

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.12

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,925 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations332

3-Year Documents103

Citable Documents103

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 Rate46.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

BioengineeringQ3

BiomaterialsQ3

Biomedical EngineeringQ3

BiophysicsQ3

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

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: 3.2%

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)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区BIOPHYSICS

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

Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials (acronym: jabfm, abbr: J. APPL. BIOMATER. FUNCT. MATER, ISSN: 2280-8000) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of BIOPHYSICS, published by SAGE Publications Inc. in Italy. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.483 (Q3), an H-index of 48.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 33 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,925 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.