What is the Impact Factor of Refractories and Industrial Ceramics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Refractories and Industrial Ceramics is 0.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Refractories and Industrial Ceramics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Refractories and Industrial Ceramics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.145 (Q4) and an H-index of 23.

Who publishes Refractories and Industrial Ceramics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Refractories and Industrial Ceramics is published by Springer US. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,544 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Refractories and Industrial Ceramics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Refractories and Industrial Ceramics is "REFRACT. IND. CERAM". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Refractories and Industrial Ceramics

Abbreviation (ISO):REFRACT. IND. CERAM

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Identifier (ISSN):1083-4877(Print)/1573-9139(Online)

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Publisher:Springer US

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.3– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Refractories and Industrial Ceramics

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.145

#25,767

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

23 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate25%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

124articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Refractories and Industrial Ceramics publishes peer-reviewed articles on the latest developments and discoveries in the field of refractory materials and ceramics, focusing on the practical aspects of their production and use. Topics covered include: Scientific Research; Raw Materials; Production; Equipment; Heat Engineering; Applications.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science96.9%Metallurgy81.8%Composite material79.7%Chemistry77.3%Organic chemistry72.3%Engineering68.6%Physics66.7%Biology50.5%Geology43.6%Quantum mechanics33.8%Thermodynamics32.1%Ceramic31.2%Mechanical engineering27.1%Mathematics25.9%Computer science25.6%Geography25%Chemical engineering22.2%Mineralogy22%Refractory (planetary science)21%Astrobiology21%Paleontology20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Ceramics

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Rank34/34

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Rank32/34

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS	JCRSCIE	34/34	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS	JCISCIE	32/34	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

14 year

2026Latest

IF0.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF0.4

Articles / Year38

Total Citations37

2023

IF0.5

Articles / Year121

Total Citations163

2022

IF0.773

Articles / Year119

Total Citations215

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.3	—	—
2025	0.3	—	—
2024	0.4	38	37
2023	0.5	121	163
2022	0.773	119	215
2021	0.451	126	363
2020	0.494	125	464
2019	0.522	129	794
2018	0.542	122	590
2017	—	128	741
2016	—	135	689
2015	—	133	717
2014	—	123	592
2013	—	140	376

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #25,767Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2024

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.145

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.38

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,544 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations100

3-Year Documents276

Citable Documents276

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 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

Ceramics and CompositesQ4

Materials ChemistryQ4

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: 25%

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)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

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

Refractories and Industrial Ceramics (abbr: REFRACT. IND. CERAM, ISSN: 1083-4877) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer US in Russia since 1960. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.145 (Q4), an H-index of 23.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 124 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,544 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.