What is the Impact Factor of MRS Energy & Sustainability?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of MRS Energy & Sustainability is 3.90, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is MRS Energy & Sustainability indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, MRS Energy & Sustainability is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.682 (Q2) and an H-index of 33.

Who publishes MRS Energy & Sustainability and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

MRS Energy & Sustainability is published by International Academic Publisher. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,206 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #8,506Hybrid

MRS Energy & Sustainability

Identifier (ISSN):2329-2229(Print)/2329-2237(Online)

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.9↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for MRS Energy & Sustainability

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.682

#8,506

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

33 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

12articles/year

28.57% Gold OA•71.79% Original Research

Aims & Scope

MRS Energy & Sustainability (ISSN: 2329-2229) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENERGY & FUELS, published by reputable academic bodies. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.90, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.682 (Q2), an H-index of 33.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering77.6%Physics74.1%Biology69%Quantum mechanics63.8%Ecology54%Computer science46.6%Chemistry46.6%Electrical engineering43.7%Mathematics40.2%Materials science40.2%Economics39.1%Organic chemistry37.9%Environmental science35.6%Thermodynamics35.1%Business32.2%Geology27%Power (physics)25.3%Political science23.6%Physical chemistry21.8%Geography21.8%Law20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Energy & Fuels

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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

JCRESCI2026

ENERGY & FUELS

Rank120/191

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

ENERGY & FUELS

Rank136/191

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENERGY & FUELS	JCRESCI	120/191	Q3
ENERGY & FUELS	JCIESCI	136/191	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.9

Articles / Year22

Total Citations16

2025

IF3.8

Articles / Year21

Total Citations108

2024

IF3.3

Articles / Year51

Total Citations425

2023

IF4.3

Articles / Year17

Total Citations143

2022

IF—

Articles / Year40

Total Citations866

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.9	22	16
2025	3.8	21	108
2024	3.3	51	425
2023	4.3	17	143
2022	—	40	866
2021	—	17	323
2020	—	43	948
2019	—	17	235
2018	—	16	843
2017	—	14	305
2016	—	8	152
2015	—	16	651

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #8,506Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2014-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EnergyEngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.682

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.92

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,206 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations403

3-Year Documents97

Citable Documents92

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 Rate42.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ2

Energy Engineering and Power TechnologyQ2

Mechanics of MaterialsQ2

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ2

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区ENERGY & FUELS

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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 12 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,206 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.