What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Marine Science and Technology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Marine Science and Technology is 2.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Marine Science and Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Marine Science and Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.744 (Q1) and an H-index of 66.

Who publishes Journal of Marine Science and Technology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Marine Science and Technology is published by Springer Japan. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,185 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Marine Science and Technology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Marine Science and Technology is "J. MAR. SCI. TECHNOL" with common acronym "jmst". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #7,634Hybrid

Journal of Marine Science and Technology

Acronym:jmst

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. MAR. SCI. TECHNOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0948-4280(Print)/1437-8213(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Japan

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.3↑ +0.3

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 Marine Science and Technology

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.744

#7,634

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

66 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate7.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

76articles/year

34.5% Gold OA•96.15% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Marine Science and Technology (JMST), presently indexed in EI and SCI Expanded, publishes original, high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers on marine studies including engineering, pure and applied science, and technology. The full text of the published papers is also made accessible at the JMST website to allow a rapid circulation.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering96.2%Geology78%Physics76.7%Oceanography72.6%Computer science64.2%Marine engineering57.6%Mathematics55.5%Thermodynamics53.1%Geotechnical engineering51.4%Offshore geotechnical engineering48.6%Quantum mechanics45.1%Geography44.8%Materials science41.2%Aerospace engineering40.3%Mechanics40.1%Composite material36.5%Mechanical engineering35.6%Structural engineering30.8%Biology29.2%Geometry27.7%History25.3%Artificial intelligence24.8%Archaeology23.6%Statistics20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Marine

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank106/193

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MARINE

Rank11/26

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank90/193

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MARINE

Rank11/26

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCRSCIE	106/193	Q3
ENGINEERING, MARINE	JCRSCIE	11/26	Q2
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCISCIE	90/193	Q2
ENGINEERING, MARINE	JCISCIE	11/26	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.3

Articles / Year30

Total Citations9

2025

IF2

Articles / Year61

Total Citations96

2024

IF2.7

Articles / Year64

Total Citations352

2023

IF2.6

Articles / Year57

Total Citations344

2022

IF1.947

Articles / Year53

Total Citations578

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.3	30	9
2025	2	61	96
2024	2.7	64	352
2023	2.6	57	344
2022	1.947	53	578
2021	1.8	84	1,470
2020	1.446	131	1,422
2019	1.845	121	1,738
2018	1.119	148	2,061
2017	—	147	1,707
2016	—	176	1,668
2015	—	144	2,031

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,634Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEngineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.744

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.67

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,185 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations652

3-Year Documents207

Citable Documents207

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 Rate17.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Mechanical EngineeringQ1

Mechanics of MaterialsQ1

Ocean EngineeringQ1

OceanographyQ2

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: 7.4%

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, MARINE

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 Marine Science and Technology (acronym: jmst, abbr: J. MAR. SCI. TECHNOL, ISSN: 0948-4280) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer Japan in Japan since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.744 (Q1), an H-index of 66.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 76 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,185 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.