What is the Impact Factor of Macromolecular Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Macromolecular Research is 3.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Macromolecular Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Macromolecular Research is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.594 (Q2) and an H-index of 65.

Who publishes Macromolecular Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Macromolecular Research is published by The Polymer Society of Korea. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,925 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Macromolecular Research?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Macromolecular Research is "Macromol. Res" with common acronym "mare". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #9,976Hybrid

Macromolecular Research

Acronym:mare

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Abbreviation (ISO):Macromol. Res

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Identifier (ISSN):1598-5032(Print)/2092-7673(Online)

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Publisher:The Polymer Society of Korea

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.7↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2020–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Macromolecular Research

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.594

#9,976

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

65 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate10.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

110articles/year

6.22% Gold OA•91.92% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Original research on all aspects of polymer science, engineering and technology, including nanotechnology Presents original research articles on all aspects of polymer science, engineering and technology Coverage extends to such topics as nanotechnology, biotechnology and information technology The English-language journal of the Polymer Society of Korea Macromolecular Research is a scientific journal published monthly by the Polymer Society of Korea. Macromolecular Research publishes original researches on all aspects of polymer science, engineering, and technology as well as new emerging technologies using polymeric materials including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology in forms of Articles, Communications, Notes, Reviews, and Feature articles.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry99.2%Materials science98.9%Organic chemistry97.4%Physics90.2%Composite material86.5%Engineering81.8%Chemical engineering72%Nuclear magnetic resonance68.7%Nanotechnology67.6%Polymer65.7%Biology61.7%Quantum mechanics61.4%Nanochemistry48.3%Biochemistry48%Polymer chemistry47.7%Copolymer32%Optics28.9%Physical chemistry28%Thermodynamics26.4%Metallurgy26.3%Genetics25.4%Medicine24%Polymerization23.8%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Polymer Science

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Special Issues

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

Rank41/96

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

POLYMER SCIENCE

Rank34/96

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	41/96	Q2
POLYMER SCIENCE	JCISCIE	34/96	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.7

Articles / Year63

Total Citations21

2025

IF3.4

Articles / Year130

Total Citations465

2024

IF2.8

Articles / Year121

Total Citations916

2023

IF2.4

Articles / Year126

Total Citations1,176

2022

IF2.127

Articles / Year106

Total Citations1,155

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.7	63	21
2025	3.4	130	465
2024	2.8	121	916
2023	2.4	126	1,176
2022	2.127	106	1,155
2021	2.227	114	1,162
2020	2.047	116	1,585
2019	—	197	2,362
2018	—	179	2,519
2017	—	181	2,924
2016	—	159	2,496
2015	—	153	2,447

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #9,976Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2002-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringChemistryMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.594

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.28

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,925 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,141

3-Year Documents300

Citable Documents299

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 Rate36.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

Materials ChemistryQ2

Organic ChemistryQ2

Polymers and PlasticsQ2

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: 10.7%

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)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3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

Macromolecular Research (acronym: mare, abbr: Macromol. Res, ISSN: 1598-5032) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by The Polymer Society of Korea in South Korea since 2002. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.594 (Q2), an H-index of 65.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 110 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,925 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.