What is the Impact Factor of Science and Technology of Energetic Materials?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Science and Technology of Energetic Materials is 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Science and Technology of Energetic Materials indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Science and Technology of Energetic Materials is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q3) and an H-index of 11.

Who publishes Science and Technology of Energetic Materials and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Science and Technology of Energetic Materials is published by JAPAN EXPLOSIVES SOC. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Science and Technology of Energetic Materials?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Science and Technology of Energetic Materials is "Sci. Technol. Energetic Mater" with common acronym "j-stem". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Science and Technology of Energetic Materials

Acronym:j-stem

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Abbreviation (ISO):Sci. Technol. Energetic Mater

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Identifier (ISSN):1347-9466(Print)

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Publisher:JAPAN EXPLOSIVES SOC

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.6↑ +1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Science and Technology of Energetic Materials

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.6

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

11 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate25%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

25articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Science and Technology of Energetic Materials is a peer-reviewed journal of scientific research and engineering studies in the fields of explosion, combustion, energetic materials, and related areas. The Science and Technology of Energetic Materials is published by the Japan Explosives Society.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science91.5%Engineering66%Chemistry63.1%Organic chemistry61%Physics48.2%Composite material36.2%Geography34.8%Thermodynamics31.9%Aerospace engineering30.5%History27.7%Archaeology27.7%Biology26.2%Metallurgy26.2%Quantum mechanics24.8%Explosive material23.4%Computer science23.4%Geology22%Forensic engineering21.3%Mechanics20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Rank444/473

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	56/77	Q3
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCRSCIE	173/191	Q4
ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL	JCRSCIE	134/183	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	388/472	Q4
CHEMISTRY, APPLIED	JCISCIE	68/77	Q4
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCISCIE	185/191	Q4
ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL	JCISCIE	160/183	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	444/473	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

17 year

2026Latest

IF1.6

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.6

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF0.4

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF0.5

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2022

IF0.383

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.6	—	—
2025	0.6	—	—
2024	0.4	—	—
2023	0.5	—	—
2022	0.383	—	—
2021	0.333	10	11
2020	0.586	5	5
2019	0.51	4	4
2018	0.558	1	1
2017	—	3	1
2016	—	14	18
2015	—	21	66
2014	—	3	1
2013	—	4	10
2011	—	3	13
2010	—	2	6
2009	—	5	6

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

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

Science and Technology of Energetic Materials (acronym: j-stem, abbr: Sci. Technol. Energetic Mater, ISSN: 1347-9466) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Chemistry, published by JAPAN EXPLOSIVES SOC in Japan. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 11.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 25 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.