Materials Today
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262 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Materials Today is the flagship journal of the Materials Today family and is dedicated to covering the most innovative, cutting edge and influential work of broad interest to the materials science community. Having established the journal as one of the most highly respected sources of news and reviews in materials science over the last two decades, Materials Today has expanded its scope to cover ground breaking original research in materials science, and aims to become a leading forum in the field. The editors welcome comprehensive articles and short communications reporting breakthrough discoveries and major technical achievements as well as review articles from established leaders in engaging and rapidly developing fields within materials science and related disciplines. Materials Today offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and maximum visibility. The journal expects to accept only the most significant submitted manuscripts, but will provide very rapid evaluation to prevent publication delays.
Special Issues
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MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisMaterials Today (acronym: mattod, abbr: MATER. TODAY, ISSN: 1369-7021) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 24.1, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 4.909 (Q1), an H-index of 262.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 180 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,607 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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