JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

metrics 2024

Innovating the Intersection of Polymers and Environmental Science

Introduction

JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, published by Springer, is a leading academic journal in the fields of environmental engineering and materials chemistry, providing a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students engaged in the study of polymers and their environmental impacts. With an impressive impact factor, the journal has established itself as a crucial resource in both the Q1 and Q2 quartiles for its respective categories, demonstrating its high-quality contributions to the scientific community. The journal, with ISSN 1566-2543 and E-ISSN 1572-8919, has been active since 2000 and continues to evolve as it converges towards 2024, ensuring it stays at the forefront of innovative research. Researchers will find the journal’s comprehensive analysis of polymers and sustainability foster a thorough understanding of contemporary issues while contributing to the sustainable development of materials. With an ever-expanding repository of open access content, the journal ensures wide dissemination of valuable knowledge, making it an essential aspect of the academic landscape in the United States and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.78
Journal Impact Factor4.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.60
H-Index99
Journal IF Without Self4.70
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.93
Influence0.59
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life4.00
Citing Half Life5.20
JCI0.73
Total Documents3194
WOS Total Citations12356
SCIMAGO Total Citations25609
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1806
Scopus Journal Rank0.78
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.66
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.95
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Polymers and Plastics in Materials Science
Rank #21/161
Percentile 86.96
Quartile Q1
Environmental Engineering in Environmental Science
Rank #26/197
Percentile 86.80
Quartile Q1
Materials Chemistry in Materials Science
Rank #42/317
Percentile 86.75
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 31/81
Percentile 62.30
Quartile Q2
POLYMER SCIENCE
Rank 18/94
Percentile 81.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 34/81
Percentile 58.02
Quartile Q2
POLYMER SCIENCE
Rank 29/94
Percentile 69.15
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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