What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials is 2.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.613 (Q2) and an H-index of 62.

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

Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,262 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials is "J SANDW STRUCT MATER". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #9,609Hybrid

Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials

Abbreviation (ISO):J SANDW STRUCT MATER

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Identifier (ISSN):1099-6362(Print)/1530-7972(Online)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.4↓ -0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.613

#9,609

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

62 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate5.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

126articles/year

7.8% Gold OA•98.11% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials is an international peer reviewed journal that provides a means of communication to fellow engineers and scientists by providing an archival record of developments in the science, technology, and professional practices of sandwich construction throughout the world. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science99.4%Composite material97.9%Engineering96%Physics93.9%Structural engineering87.1%Mathematics83.7%Thermodynamics80%Computer science77.7%Optics72.9%Algorithm61.7%Telecommunications60.9%Composite number60.6%Core (optical fiber)59.3%Quantum mechanics52.9%Sandwich-structured composite45.4%Finite element method41.5%Biology41.2%Chemistry37.4%Geology35.8%Organic chemistry32.5%Acoustics29.6%Geometry29.2%Metallurgy27.4%Mathematical analysis22.3%Vibration21.7%Paleontology21.1%Civil engineering21.1%Mechanical engineering20.8%Aerospace engineering20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Characterization & Testing

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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

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank85/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, CHARACTERIZATION & TESTING

Rank16/37

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES

Rank24/35

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank88/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, CHARACTERIZATION & TESTING

Rank15/37

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES

Rank17/35

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	85/184	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, CHARACTERIZATION & TESTING	JCRSCIE	16/37	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES	JCRSCIE	24/35	Q3
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	88/184	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, CHARACTERIZATION & TESTING	JCISCIE	15/37	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES	JCISCIE	17/35	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.4

Articles / Year49

Total Citations5

2025

IF2.8

Articles / Year75

Total Citations133

2024

IF3.5

Articles / Year77

Total Citations407

2023

IF3.9

Articles / Year53

Total Citations391

2022

IF3.756

Articles / Year56

Total Citations616

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.4	49	5
2025	2.8	75	133
2024	3.5	77	407
2023	3.9	53	391
2022	3.756	56	616
2021	5.497	69	1,418
2020	5.616	102	2,241
2019	5.015	70	1,538
2018	2.776	110	2,426
2017	—	126	2,893
2016	—	63	1,904
2015	—	58	1,697

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #9,609Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1999-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.613

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.40

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,262 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations760

3-Year Documents224

Citable Documents222

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 Rate20.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Ceramics and CompositesQ2

Mechanical EngineeringQ2

Mechanics of MaterialsQ2

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: 5.7%

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)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

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 Sandwich Structures & Materials (abbr: J SANDW STRUCT MATER, ISSN: 1099-6362) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by SAGE Publications Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.613 (Q2), an H-index of 62.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 126 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,262 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.