What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management is 3.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.737 (Q1) and an H-index of 75.

Who publishes Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management is published by Springer Japan. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,101 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management is "J. MATER. CYCLES WASTE MANAGE" with common acronym "jmcw". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #7,728Hybrid

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management

Acronym:jmcw

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. MATER. CYCLES WASTE MANAGE

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Identifier (ISSN):1438-4957(Print)/1611-8227(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Japan

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.8↑ +0.8

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 Material Cycles and Waste Management

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.737

#7,728

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

75 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate18.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

188articles/year

16.63% Gold OA•92.86% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management has a twofold focus: research in technical, political, and environmental problems of material cycles and waste management; and information that contributes to the development of an interdisciplinary science of material cycles and waste management. Its aim is to develop solutions and prescriptions for material cycles. The journal publishes original articles, reviews, and invited papers from a wide range of disciplines related to material cycles and waste management. The journal is published in cooperation with the Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management (JSMCWM) and the Korea Society of Waste Management (KSWM).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering92.5%Waste management75%Biology73.9%Chemistry70.2%Organic chemistry65.1%Environmental science62.6%Ecology59.8%Materials science57.4%Physics47.6%Composite material42.5%Geography36.8%Metallurgy36.5%Geology35.8%Computer science27.7%Chemical engineering25.2%History25%Archaeology24.4%Quantum mechanics23.8%Thermodynamics22.5%Biochemistry22.5%Physical chemistry20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Environmental Science

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rank188/395

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rank227/395

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	188/395	Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	JCISCIE	227/395	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.8

Articles / Year264

Total Citations94

2025

IF3

Articles / Year307

Total Citations1,015

2024

IF2.7

Articles / Year288

Total Citations2,454

2023

IF3.1

Articles / Year287

Total Citations3,565

2022

IF3.579

Articles / Year245

Total Citations3,586

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.8	264	94
2025	3	307	1,015
2024	2.7	288	2,454
2023	3.1	287	3,565
2022	3.579	245	3,586
2021	2.863	192	3,191
2020	1.974	182	4,642
2019	2.004	137	4,019
2018	1.693	124	4,535
2017	—	134	3,152
2016	—	124	3,237
2015	—	113	3,444

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,728Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2002-2003, 2005-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringEnvironmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.737

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.47

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,101 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations3,487

3-Year Documents782

Citable Documents779

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 Rate33.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Mechanics of MaterialsQ1

Waste Management and DisposalQ2

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: 18.5%

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)Environmental Science & Ecology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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 Material Cycles and Waste Management (acronym: jmcw, abbr: J. MATER. CYCLES WASTE MANAGE, ISSN: 1438-4957) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Environmental Science, published by Springer Japan in Japan since 1999. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.737 (Q1), an H-index of 75.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semiannual, an annual output of approximately 188 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,101 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.