What is the Impact Factor of MRS Bulletin?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of MRS Bulletin is 5.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is MRS Bulletin indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, MRS Bulletin is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.266 (Q1) and an H-index of 185.

Who publishes MRS Bulletin and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

MRS Bulletin is published by Springer International Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,453 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of MRS Bulletin?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of MRS Bulletin is "MRS BULL" with common acronym "mrsb". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #3,307Hybrid

MRS Bulletin

Acronym:mrsb

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Abbreviation (ISO):MRS BULL

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Identifier (ISSN):0883-7694(Print)/1938-1425(Online)

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Publisher:Springer International Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.7↑ +0.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for MRS Bulletin

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.266

#3,307

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

185

185 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate2.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

92articles/year

45.25% Gold OA•94.2% Original Research

Aims & Scope

MRS Bulletin is one of the most widely recognized and highly respected publications in advanced materials research. Each month, the Bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of a specific materials theme, along with industry and policy developments, and MRS and materials-community news and events. Written by leading experts, the overview articles are useful references for specialists, but are also presented at a level understandable to a broad scientific audience.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science85.5%Engineering64.5%Physics62.2%Nanotechnology42.6%Quantum mechanics37.8%Chemistry32.2%Engineering physics28.5%Organic chemistry23.9%Computer science23.8%Composite material22.4%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Multidisciplinary

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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

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank154/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank43/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank155/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, APPLIED

Rank56/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	154/472	Q2
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	43/191	Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	155/473	Q2
PHYSICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	56/191	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.7

Articles / Year145

Total Citations29

2025

IF4.9

Articles / Year197

Total Citations584

2024

IF4.1

Articles / Year190

Total Citations1,114

2023

IF5

Articles / Year179

Total Citations1,824

2022

IF4.882

Articles / Year222

Total Citations2,907

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.7	145	29
2025	4.9	197	584
2024	4.1	190	1,114
2023	5	179	1,824
2022	4.882	222	2,907
2021	6.578	235	3,012
2020	5.061	305	3,193
2019	4.655	305	3,453
2018	4.788	339	5,524
2017	—	329	3,456
2016	—	324	5,012
2015	—	332	5,694

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,307Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1980, 1982-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistryMaterials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.266

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.74

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,453 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,795

3-Year Documents424

Citable Documents306

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 Rate28.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ1

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q1

Physical and Theoretical ChemistryQ1

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: 2.4%

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MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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

MRS Bulletin (acronym: mrsb, abbr: MRS BULL, ISSN: 0883-7694) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer International Publishing in United States since 1974. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.266 (Q1), an H-index of 185.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, 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 $3,453 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.