What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Polymer Materials?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Polymer Materials is 3.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Polymer Materials indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Polymer Materials is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q2) and an H-index of 23.

Who publishes Journal of Polymer Materials and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Polymer Materials is published by Oxford & I.B.H. Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Polymer Materials?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Polymer Materials is "J. POLYM. MATER" with common acronym "jpolyeng". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Hybrid

Journal of Polymer Materials

Acronym:jpolyeng

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. POLYM. MATER

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Identifier (ISSN):0973-8622(Print)/0970-0838(Online)

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Publisher:Oxford & I.B.H. Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.5↑ +2.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Polymer Materials

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.5

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

23 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

57articles/year

42.27% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Polymer Materials-An International Journal is published quarterly (4 issues per year), which covers broadly most of the important and fundamental areas of Polymer Science and Technology. It reports reviews on current topics and original research results on synthesis of monomers and polymers, polymer analysis, characterization and testing, properties of polymers, structure-property relation, polymer processing and fabrication, and polymer applications. Research and development activities on functional polymers, polymer blends and alloys, composites and nanocomposites, paints and surface coatings, rubbers and elastomeric materials, and adhesives are also published.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

ChemistryMaterials ScienceOrganic ChemistryComposite MaterialsPhysicsEngineeringChemical EngineeringBiologyNuclear Magnetic ResonanceBiochemistryQuantum MechanicsNanotechnology

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Polymer Science

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank44/96

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank69/96

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	44/96	Q2
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCISCIE	69/96	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.5

Articles / Year57

Total Citations10

2025

IF1.2

Articles / Year56

Total Citations202

2024

IF0.3

Articles / Year26

Total Citations88

2023

IF0.2

Articles / Year32

Total Citations226

2022

IF0.318

Articles / Year40

Total Citations105

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.5	57	10
2025	1.2	56	202
2024	0.3	26	88
2023	0.2	32	226
2022	0.318	40	105
2021	—	16	14
2020	0.32	18	20
2019	0.409	37	109
2018	0.355	22	160
2016	—	1	1
2012	—	3	5
2011	—	1	3

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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)Materials Science

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 Polymer Materials (acronym: jpolyeng, abbr: J. POLYM. MATER, ISSN: 0973-8622) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Oxford & I.B.H. Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. in India. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 23.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 57 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.