JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Inspiring Excellence in Materials Engineering

Introduction

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, published by SPRINGER, stands as a highly regarded periodical in the field of materials science, delivering impactful research since its inception in 1966. With an impressive Q1 ranking in both Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics of Materials, alongside strong Q2 positions in Ceramics, Composites, and General Materials Science, this journal serves as a pivotal resource for scholars and practitioners alike. It offers insightful contributions that span a diverse range of topics, from emerging materials to advanced applications in engineering. With a robust Scopus ranking reflecting its global influence—ranking 91 out of 672 in Mechanical Engineering and 63 out of 398 in Mechanics of Materials—the JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE maintains an essential role in advancing the understanding and innovation within the discipline. Researchers, professionals, and students are encouraged to access this esteemed journal to keep abreast of groundbreaking findings and methodologies that shape the future of materials science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.78
Journal Impact Factor3.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.00
H-Index214
Journal IF Without Self3.50
Eigen Factor0.03
Normal Eigen Factor7.46
Influence0.64
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life8.50
Citing Half Life6.30
JCI0.66
Total Documents28156
WOS Total Citations66716
SCIMAGO Total Citations182552
SCIMAGO SELF Citations12918
Scopus Journal Rank0.78
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.98
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.28
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.38

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Mechanical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #91/672
Percentile 86.46
Quartile Q1
Mechanics of Materials in Engineering
Rank #63/398
Percentile 84.17
Quartile Q1
General Materials Science in Materials Science
Rank #103/463
Percentile 77.75
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 185/438
Percentile 57.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 190/438
Percentile 56.62
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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