What is the Impact Factor of Wood and Fiber Science?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Wood and Fiber Science is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Wood and Fiber Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Wood and Fiber Science 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 41.

Who publishes Wood and Fiber Science and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Wood and Fiber Science is published by Allen Press Inc.. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Wood and Fiber Science?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Wood and Fiber Science is "WOOD FIBER SCI". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Hybrid

Wood and Fiber Science

Abbreviation (ISO):WOOD FIBER SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):0735-6161(Print)

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Publisher:Allen Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↑ +0.5

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 Wood and Fiber Science

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

41 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate12.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

25articles/year

85.45% Gold OA•95.65% Original Research

Aims & Scope

W&FS SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES INCLUDE THESE TOPIC AREAS: -Wood and Lignocellulosic Materials- Biomaterials- Timber Structures and Engineering- Biology- Nano-technology- Natural Fiber Composites- Timber Treatment and Harvesting- Botany- Mycology- Adhesives and Bioresins- Business Management and Marketing- Operations Research. SWST members have access to all full-text electronic versions of current and past Wood and Fiber Science issues.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials ScienceEngineeringComposite MaterialsBiologyPhysicsChemistryOrganic ChemistryPlant SciencesThermodynamicsGeographyEcologyMathematicsGeologyQuantum MechanicsComputer ScienceStructural EngineeringMetallurgyMedicineBiochemistry

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Textiles

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

FORESTRY

Rank55/92

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, PAPER & WOOD

Rank13/24

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, TEXTILES

Rank19/31

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

FORESTRY

Rank60/92

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, PAPER & WOOD

Rank18/24

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, TEXTILES

Rank20/31

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
FORESTRY	JCRSCIE	55/92	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, PAPER & WOOD	JCRSCIE	13/24	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, TEXTILES	JCRSCIE	19/31	Q3
FORESTRY	JCISCIE	60/92	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, PAPER & WOOD	JCISCIE	18/24	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, TEXTILES	JCISCIE	20/31	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year15

Total Citations2

2025

IF0.8

Articles / Year22

Total Citations5

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year34

Total Citations24

2023

IF1.4

Articles / Year19

Total Citations79

2022

IF1.703

Articles / Year29

Total Citations63

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	15	2
2025	0.8	22	5
2024	0.8	34	24
2023	1.4	19	79
2022	1.703	29	63
2021	1.567	34	100
2020	1.104	46	399
2019	0.848	49	382
2018	0.786	63	914
2017	—	6	8
2016	—	1	8
2014	—	1	35

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: 12.5%

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)Agricultural Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区FORESTRY

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

Wood and Fiber Science (abbr: WOOD FIBER SCI, ISSN: 0735-6161) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Allen Press Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 41.

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