What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy is 3.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.636 (Q1) and an H-index of 53.

Who publishes Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy is published by Springer International Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,997 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy is "J. SUSTAINABLE METALL" with common acronym "sume". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #9,231Hybrid

Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy

Acronym:sume

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. SUSTAINABLE METALL

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Identifier (ISSN):2199-3823(Print)/2199-3831(Online)

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Publisher:Springer International Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.5↑ +0.3

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 (2020–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.636

#9,231

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

53 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate8%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

143articles/year

21.9% Gold OA•91.38% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy is dedicated to presenting metallurgical processes and related research aimed at improving the sustainability of metal-producing industries, with a particular emphasis on materials recovery, reuse, and recycling. Its editorial scope encompasses new techniques, as well as optimization of existing processes, including utilization, treatment, and management of metallurgically generated residues. Articles on non-technical barriers and drivers that can affect sustainability will also be considered.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry94.6%Materials science94%Metallurgy90.2%Organic chemistry88.1%Engineering80.2%Physics66.8%Biology63.6%Composite material54.6%Geology53.9%Quantum mechanics47.4%Physical chemistry45.8%Ecology41%Environmental science40.4%Chemical engineering35.8%Mechanical engineering35%Waste management33%Inorganic chemistry32.8%Thermodynamics25.2%Computer science24.8%Geography24.5%Slag (welding)22.5%Mineralogy21.6%Biochemistry20.9%

Primary Research Areas

Materials Science Metals and Alloys

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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

GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank80/114

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Rank27/97

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Rank76/114

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Rank31/97

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	80/114	Q3
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING	JCRSCIE	27/97	Q2
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	76/114	Q3
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING	JCISCIE	31/97	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.5

Articles / Year278

Total Citations102

2025

IF3.2

Articles / Year374

Total Citations1,049

2024

IF2.5

Articles / Year209

Total Citations1,440

2023

IF2.4

Articles / Year134

Total Citations1,607

2022

IF3.068

Articles / Year178

Total Citations2,798

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.5	278	102
2025	3.2	374	1,049
2024	2.5	209	1,440
2023	2.4	134	1,607
2022	3.068	178	2,798
2021	2.347	149	2,315
2020	2.109	59	1,380
2019	—	55	1,444
2018	—	50	1,816
2017	—	38	1,259
2016	—	73	3,799
2015	—	38	1,575

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #9,231Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2015-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.636

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.95

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,997 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,955

3-Year Documents484

Citable Documents483

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate27.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Metals and AlloysQ1

Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q2

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: 8%

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):

4区GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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 Sustainable Metallurgy (acronym: sume, abbr: J. SUSTAINABLE METALL, ISSN: 2199-3823) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Materials Science, published by Springer International Publishing in United States since 2015. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.636 (Q1), an H-index of 53.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 143 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,997 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.