NATURE MATERIALS

metrics 2024

Leading the Charge in High-Quality Materials Science.

Introduction

NATURE MATERIALS is a premier academic journal published by NATURE PORTFOLIO, focused on the multidisciplinary field of materials science. As of 2023, it proudly holds a distinguished impact factor and ranks in the Q1 category across multiple domains including Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics, and Mechanical Engineering, reflecting its critical role in advancing research and innovation in these fields. With a strong emphasis on high-quality, cutting-edge research, NATURE MATERIALS serves as a vital platform for researchers and professionals dedicated to the exploration and development of new materials and their applications. Its robust rankings in Scopus further underscore its influence, with top percentile standings in key areas such as Mechanical Engineering and General Materials Science. Although not an open-access journal, NATURE MATERIALS maintains a rigorous selection process to ensure that the most significant and impactful studies reach a global audience, thereby promoting the dissemination of knowledge and collaboration across disciplines.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank14.23
Journal Impact Factor37.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)44.00
H-Index558
Journal IF Without Self37.20
Eigen Factor0.11
Normal Eigen Factor23.14
Influence15.03
Immediacy Index6.90
Cited Half Life8.20
Citing Half Life6.20
JCI6.43
Total Documents5429
WOS Total Citations108002
SCIMAGO Total Citations316470
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2594
Scopus Journal Rank14.23
Cites / Document (2 Years)24.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)24.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)25.06

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Mechanical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #1/672
Percentile 99.85
Quartile Q1
General Materials Science in Materials Science
Rank #1/463
Percentile 99.78
Quartile Q1
Mechanics of Materials in Engineering
Rank #1/398
Percentile 99.75
Quartile Q1
Condensed Matter Physics in Physics and Astronomy
Rank #2/434
Percentile 99.54
Quartile Q1
General Chemistry in Chemistry
Rank #3/408
Percentile 99.26
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 3/178
Percentile 98.60
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 6/438
Percentile 98.70
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED
Rank 2/179
Percentile 99.20
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Rank 1/79
Percentile 99.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 1/178
Percentile 99.44
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 4/438
Percentile 99.09
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED
Rank 2/179
Percentile 98.88
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Rank 1/79
Percentile 98.73
Quartile Q1

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