What is the Impact Factor of Plastics Engineering?

The journal Plastics Engineering is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Plastics Engineering indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Plastics Engineering is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.133 (Q4) and an H-index of 15.

Who publishes Plastics Engineering and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Plastics Engineering is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,220 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Plastics Engineering?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Plastics Engineering is "PLAST. ENG". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Plastics Engineering

Abbreviation (ISO):PLAST. ENG

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Identifier (ISSN):0091-9578(Print)/1941-9635(Online)

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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

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Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.133

#27,009

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

15 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

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203articles/year

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Aims & Scope

Plastics Engineering (abbr: PLAST. ENG, ISSN: 0091-9578) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United States since 1973. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.133 (Q4), an H-index of 15.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science50%Engineering39.4%Business30.6%Computer science27.1%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Multidisciplinary

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Articles / Year203

Total Citations21

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Articles / Year220

Total Citations98

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2021	—	203	21
2020	—	220	98
2019	—	184	77
2018	—	162	113
2017	—	200	122
2016	—	195	109
2015	—	202	140
2014	—	190	87
2013	—	174	151
2012	—	174	57
2011	—	148	175
2010	—	161	55

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #27,009Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1973-1991, 1993-2021, 2023

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.133

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.00

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Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,220 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations0

3-Year Documents21

Citable Documents1

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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate0.0%

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)Q4

Materials ChemistryQ4

Polymers and PlasticsQ4

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 203 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,220 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.