MATERIALS & DESIGN

metrics 2024

Unleashing Potential in Materials Engineering

Introduction

MATERIALS & DESIGN is an esteemed academic journal published by Elsevier Science Ltd, distinguished in the fields of Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechanics of Materials. With a robust impact factor and ranking in the top quartiles for 2023, it stands as a leading source for cutting-edge research in these disciplines, occupying ranks of #24 in Mechanical Engineering, #19 in Mechanics of Materials, and #45 in General Materials Science according to Scopus metrics. With an open access policy established in 2019, MATERIALS & DESIGN facilitates the broad dissemination of knowledge, promoting collaboration and innovation among researchers, professionals, and students alike. The journal covers a diverse array of topics, providing vital insights into materials and design methodologies that foster advancements in technology and engineering. Operating from the Netherlands, MATERIALS & DESIGN continues to be a pivotal platform for transformative research, encouraging contributions that drive the future of material design and engineering.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.68
Journal Impact Factor7.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)8.40
H-Index233
Journal IF Without Self7.60
Eigen Factor0.06
Normal Eigen Factor12.82
Influence1.51
Immediacy Index1.80
Cited Half Life6.50
Citing Half Life5.50
JCI1.37
Total Documents15693
WOS Total Citations88486
SCIMAGO Total Citations236016
SCIMAGO SELF Citations24049
Scopus Journal Rank1.68
Cites / Document (2 Years)8.29
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.87
Cites / Document (4 Years)9.41

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Mechanical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #24/672
Percentile 96.43
Quartile Q1
Mechanics of Materials in Engineering
Rank #19/398
Percentile 95.23
Quartile Q1
General Materials Science in Materials Science
Rank #45/463
Percentile 90.28
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 80/438
Percentile 81.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 70/438
Percentile 84.02
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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