RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL

metrics 2024

Connecting Theory and Practice in Prototyping Innovation

Introduction

RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL, published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, is a premier platform for advancing the field of rapid prototyping and related technologies. With an ISSN of 1355-2546 and an E-ISSN of 1758-7670, this vital journal has been serving the academic community since 1995 and will continue to deliver groundbreaking research through 2024. Recognized for its scholarly impact, it proudly holds a Q1 ranking in both Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering as of 2023, reflecting its commitment to quality and relevance in a rapidly evolving field. With Scopus rankings placing it in the top tier—#84 out of 672 in Mechanical Engineering and #59 out of 384 in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering—this journal offers a rich repository of knowledge for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Though access is via subscription, the journal's rigorous peer-review process ensures that each published article contributes valuable insights into innovative methodologies, materials, and technologies shaping the future of manufacturing. As such, RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL stands as an essential resource for anyone invested in the advancement of engineering and prototyping practices.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.73
Journal Impact Factor3.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.80
H-Index119
Journal IF Without Self3.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.91
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life6.50
Citing Half Life5.10
JCI0.83
Total Documents1899
WOS Total Citations7457
SCIMAGO Total Citations15739
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1467
Scopus Journal Rank0.73
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.97
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.64
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Mechanical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #84/672
Percentile 87.50
Quartile Q1
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in Engineering
Rank #59/384
Percentile 84.64
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
Rank 42/180
Percentile 76.90
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 188/438
Percentile 57.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
Rank 45/180
Percentile 75.00
Quartile Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 144/438
Percentile 67.12
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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