Journal of Materials Science
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
238 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Materials Science publishes reviews, full-length papers, and short Communications recording original research results on, or techniques for studying the relationship between structure, properties, and uses of materials. The subjects are seen from international and interdisciplinary perspectives covering areas including metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, electrical materials, composite materials, fibers, nanostructured materials, nanocomposites, and biological and biomedical materials. The Journal of Materials Science is now firmly established as the leading source of primary communication for scientists investigating the structure and properties of all engineering materials.
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MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Materials Science (acronym: jmsc, abbr: J. MATER. SCI, ISSN: 0022-2461) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer US in United States since 1966. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.730 (Q1), an H-index of 238.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 974 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,181 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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