Progress in Natural Science-Materials International
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95 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Progress in Natural Science: Materials International provides scientists and engineers throughout the world with a central vehicle for the exchange and dissemination of basic theoretical studies and applied research of advanced materials. The emphasis is placed on original research, both analytical and experimental, which is of permanent interest to engineers and scientists, covering all aspects of new materials and technologies, such as, energy and environmental materials; advanced structural materials; advanced transportation materials, functional and electronic materials; nano-scale and amorphous materials; health and biological materials; materials modeling and simulation; materials characterization; and so on. The latest research achievements and innovative papers in basic theoretical studies and applied research of material science will be carefully selected and promptly reported. Thus, the aim of this Journal is to serve the global materials science and technology community with the latest research findings. As a service to readers, an international bibliography of recent publications in advanced materials is published bimonthly.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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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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Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisProgress in Natural Science-Materials International (acronym: pnsmi, abbr: PROG NAT SCI-MATER, ISSN: 1002-0071) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MATERIALS SCIENCE, published by Elsevier BV in China. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 7.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.123 (Q1), an H-index of 95.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 106 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,321 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
Publishing & Editorial Information
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