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

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology is 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

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

Yes, Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.250 (Q3) and an H-index of 44.

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

Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology is published by Tokai University. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,535 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #19,254Hybrid

Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology

Acronym:photopolymer

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

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Identifier (ISSN):0914-9244(Print)

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Publisher:Tokai University

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.7– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.25

#19,254

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

44 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

85articles/year

63.64% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology is devoted to the publication of articles on the scientific progress and the technical development of photopolymers.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science99.8%Chemistry90.2%Physics88.5%Organic chemistry85.8%Composite material80.9%Nanotechnology68.5%Engineering59.2%Quantum mechanics58.1%Optics44.6%Optoelectronics43.1%Layer (electronics)41.5%Nuclear magnetic resonance41.3%Polymer39.8%Chemical engineering37.9%Biology34.2%Polymer chemistry27%Resist25.4%Biochemistry21%

Primary Research Areas

Chemistry Polymer Science

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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

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank93/96

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank92/96

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	93/96	Q4
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCISCIE	92/96	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

13 year

2026Latest

IF0.7

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.7

Articles / Year64

Total Citations16

2024

IF0.4

Articles / Year90

Total Citations102

2023

IF0.8

Articles / Year66

Total Citations97

2022

IF0.738

Articles / Year59

Total Citations167

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.7	—	—
2025	0.7	64	16
2024	0.4	90	102
2023	0.8	66	97
2022	0.738	59	167
2021	0.518	102	338
2020	0.909	112	510
2019	0.934	126	697
2018	0.868	124	714
2017	—	114	739
2016	—	148	1,049
2015	—	140	970
2014	—	135	851

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #19,254Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1988-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistryMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.25

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.74

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,535 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations161

3-Year Documents209

Citable Documents209

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 Rate22.0%

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

Organic ChemistryQ4

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: 0%

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)Chemistry

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区POLYMER SCIENCE

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 Photopolymer Science and Technology (acronym: photopolymer, abbr: J. PHOTOPOLYM. SCI. TECHNOL, ISSN: 0914-9244) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Chemistry, published by Tokai University in Japan since 1988. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.250 (Q3), an H-index of 44.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semiannual, an annual output of approximately 85 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,535 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.