What is the Impact Factor of Molecular Systems Design & Engineering?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Molecular Systems Design & Engineering is 3.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Molecular Systems Design & Engineering indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Molecular Systems Design & Engineering is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.667 (Q1) and an H-index of 51.

Who publishes Molecular Systems Design & Engineering and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Molecular Systems Design & Engineering is published by Royal Society of Chemistry. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,234 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Molecular Systems Design & Engineering?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Molecular Systems Design & Engineering is "MOL. SYST. DES. ENG" with common acronym "msde". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #8,731Hybrid

Molecular Systems Design & Engineering

Acronym:msde

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Abbreviation (ISO):MOL. SYST. DES. ENG

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Identifier (ISSN):2058-9689(Print)

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Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.2– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Molecular Systems Design & Engineering

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.667

#8,731

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

51 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

92articles/year

31.5% Gold OA•85.53% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Molecular Systems Design & Engineering provides a hub for cutting-edge research into how understanding of molecular properties, behaviour and interactions can be used to design and assemble better materials, systems, and processes to achieve specific functions. These may have applications of technological significance and help address global challenges.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry65.9%Physics63.5%Engineering60.8%Materials science60.6%Organic chemistry54.5%Quantum mechanics45.7%Biology43.2%Computer science38%Nanotechnology32.5%Composite material32.4%Biochemistry29.5%Chemical engineering27.9%Nuclear magnetic resonance23.7%Mechanical engineering21.5%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Biomedical Engineering

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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

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Rank111/191

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank266/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Rank96/148

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Rank136/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank314/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Rank99/148

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCRSCIE	111/191	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	266/472	Q3
NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	96/148	Q3
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCISCIE	136/191	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	314/473	Q3
NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	99/148	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

11 year

2026Latest

IF3.2

Articles / Year88

Total Citations22

2025

IF3.2

Articles / Year125

Total Citations226

2024

IF3.2

Articles / Year129

Total Citations573

2023

IF3.6

Articles / Year148

Total Citations1,148

2022

IF4.92

Articles / Year191

Total Citations2,198

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.2	88	22
2025	3.2	125	226
2024	3.2	129	573
2023	3.6	148	1,148
2022	4.92	191	2,198
2021	4.935	125	1,439
2020	3.323	128	2,165
2019	2.708	164	4,493
2018	0	93	2,315
2017	—	101	2,427
2016	—	54	1,242

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #8,731Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2016-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringChemistryEnergyEngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.667

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.05

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,234 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,164

3-Year Documents363

Citable Documents358

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 Rate30.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ1

Biomedical EngineeringQ2

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2

Energy Engineering and Power TechnologyQ2

Materials ChemistryQ2

Process Chemistry and TechnologyQ2

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

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

Molecular Systems Design & Engineering (acronym: msde, abbr: MOL. SYST. DES. ENG, ISSN: 2058-9689) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering, published by Royal Society of Chemistry in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.667 (Q1), an H-index of 51.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 92 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,234 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.