PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES

metrics 2024

Connecting Researchers and Industry in Material Science

Introduction

PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES is a leading academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc., dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of polymers, plastics, and composite materials. With an ISSN of 1465-8011 and an E-ISSN of 1743-2898, this quarterly publication attracts a diverse readership from the fields of ceramics and composites, chemical engineering, materials chemistry, and polymer science. Currently indexed in the Q3 category across multiple relevant domains, the journal provides a platform for high-quality research and innovations that contribute significantly to material science. The journal's commitment to disseminating cutting-edge research makes it a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students who are eager to explore the latest developments and applications in this dynamic field. Despite its current non-open access status, the journal's rigorous peer-review process ensures that all published articles meet the highest academic standards, thus reinforcing its reputation as an essential source for scholarly work in the materials sector.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.37
Journal Impact Factor2.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index46
Journal IF Without Self2.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.33
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life7.80
JCI0.35
Total Documents1515
WOS Total Citations1404
SCIMAGO Total Citations4197
SCIMAGO SELF Citations291
Scopus Journal Rank0.37
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.46
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.22
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.16

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Rank #120/273
Percentile 56.04
Quartile Q2
Materials Chemistry in Materials Science
Rank #147/317
Percentile 53.63
Quartile Q2
Ceramics and Composites in Materials Science
Rank #60/127
Percentile 52.76
Quartile Q2
Polymers and Plastics in Materials Science
Rank #80/161
Percentile 50.31
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES
Rank 22/35
Percentile 38.60
Quartile Q3
POLYMER SCIENCE
Rank 58/94
Percentile 38.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES
Rank 24/35
Percentile 31.43
Quartile Q3
POLYMER SCIENCE
Rank 68/94
Percentile 27.66
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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