COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Connecting Researchers in the World of Polymers

Introduction

COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE is a prestigious peer-reviewed journal published by SPRINGER that serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, and Physical and Theoretical Chemistry. With ISSN 0303-402X and E-ISSN 1435-1536, the journal has established itself as a significant contributor to the scientific community since its inception in 1974, continuously providing valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between colloids and polymers. The journal is recognized for its rigorous quality, reflected in its Quartile rankings; it stands in Q3 for Colloid and Surface Chemistry and Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, and Q2 for Materials Chemistry and Polymers and Plastics in 2023. COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE is an important platform for disseminating high-impact research that addresses fundamental and applied aspects of these critical fields, enhancing our understanding of material interactions and fostering innovations. The journal operates under traditional subscription models, ensuring that optimal academic rigor is maintained. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, it encourages contributions that bridge gaps between theory and application, making it an essential reading for those aspiring to excel in the diverse world of materials science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.42
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index95
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.42
Influence0.30
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life10.20
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI0.43
Total Documents4982
WOS Total Citations6144
SCIMAGO Total Citations28074
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3115
Scopus Journal Rank0.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.21
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.35
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.20

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Materials Chemistry in Materials Science
Rank #130/317
Percentile 58.99
Quartile Q2
Polymers and Plastics in Materials Science
Rank #70/161
Percentile 56.52
Quartile Q2
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry in Chemistry
Rank #87/189
Percentile 53.97
Quartile Q2
Colloid and Surface Chemistry in Chemical Engineering
Rank #11/21
Percentile 47.62
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 131/178
Percentile 26.70
Quartile Q3
POLYMER SCIENCE
Rank 55/94
Percentile 42.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 123/178
Percentile 30.90
Quartile Q3
POLYMER SCIENCE
Rank 58/94
Percentile 38.30
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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