What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Elastomers and Plastics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Elastomers and Plastics is 2.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Elastomers and Plastics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Elastomers and Plastics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.353 (Q3) and an H-index of 40.

Who publishes Journal of Elastomers and Plastics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Elastomers and Plastics is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,765 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Elastomers and Plastics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Elastomers and Plastics is "J. ELASTOMERS PLAST". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #15,498Hybrid

Journal of Elastomers and Plastics

Abbreviation (ISO):J. ELASTOMERS PLAST

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Identifier (ISSN):0095-2443(Print)/1530-8006(Online)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.4↑ +0.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Elastomers and Plastics

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.353

#15,498

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

40 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate7.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

55articles/year

1.64% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Elastomers and Plastics is a high quality peer-reviewed journal which publishes original research on the development and marketing of elastomers and plastics and the area in between where the characteristics of both extremes are apparent. The journal covers: advances in chemistry, processing, properties and applications; new information on thermoplastic elastomers, reinforced elastomers, natural rubbers, blends and alloys, and fillers and additives.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science99.9%Composite material99%Chemistry94.5%Organic chemistry81.1%Physics68.7%Engineering61.1%Nuclear magnetic resonance45%Polymer44.5%Chemical engineering37.7%Quantum mechanics37.1%Natural rubber36.9%Metallurgy34.3%Biology32.5%Thermodynamics32%Polymer science30.3%Copolymer28.8%Polymer chemistry24.9%Elastomer20.8%Ultimate tensile strength20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Multidisciplinary

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank326/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank61/96

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank331/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank66/96

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	326/472	Q3
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	61/96	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	331/473	Q3
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCISCIE	66/96	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.4

Articles / Year59

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year83

Total Citations160

2024

IF1.4

Articles / Year57

Total Citations305

2023

IF1.7

Articles / Year55

Total Citations300

2022

IF2.215

Articles / Year63

Total Citations383

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.4	59	5
2025	1.6	83	160
2024	1.4	57	305
2023	1.7	55	300
2022	2.215	63	383
2021	1.833	58	578
2020	1.2	43	465
2019	1.112	46	650
2018	0.783	51	917
2017	—	45	414
2016	—	45	512
2015	—	43	607

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,498Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1969-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.353

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.44

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,765 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations442

3-Year Documents183

Citable Documents183

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 Rate28.6%

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

Polymers and PlasticsQ3

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: 7.1%

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, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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 Elastomers and Plastics (abbr: J. ELASTOMERS PLAST, ISSN: 0095-2443) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by SAGE Publications Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.353 (Q3), an H-index of 40.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 55 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,765 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.