Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology

metrics 2024

Transforming the landscape of rubber and plastics.

Introduction

Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology, published by SAGE Publications Ltd, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the fields of rubber, plastics, and recycling technologies. Since its inception in 2003, the journal has played a crucial role in disseminating high-quality research, bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and practical applications in chemical engineering and materials science. With an Impact Factor reflective of its rigorous peer-review process, and ranks placing it in the second quartile (Q2) for Chemical Engineering and third quartile (Q3) across Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Polymers and Plastics, this journal serves as an essential resource for scholars and industry professionals alike. Although it does not offer Open Access, it remains a vital platform for discussing innovations and sustainable practices within the rubber and plastics sectors. The journal's objectives focus on fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and sharing findings that contribute to a sustainable future. As it continues through 2024, Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology aims to inspire new directions in research and application in this ever-evolving field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.38
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index23
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.26
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.20
Citing Half Life7.50
JCI0.30
Total Documents484
WOS Total Citations373
SCIMAGO Total Citations895
SCIMAGO SELF Citations93
Scopus Journal Rank0.38
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.81
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.26
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.07

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Rank #110/273
Percentile 59.71
Quartile Q2
Materials Chemistry in Materials Science
Rank #135/317
Percentile 57.41
Quartile Q2
Polymers and Plastics in Materials Science
Rank #74/161
Percentile 54.04
Quartile Q2
Organic Chemistry in Chemistry
Rank #104/211
Percentile 50.71
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES
Rank 29/35
Percentile 18.60
Quartile Q4
POLYMER SCIENCE
Rank 83/94
Percentile 12.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES
Rank 26/35
Percentile 25.71
Quartile Q3
POLYMER SCIENCE
Rank 74/94
Percentile 21.28
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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