Composites Part B Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
1359-8368
eISSN 1879-1069
Elsevier
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review Verified Publisher
About Composites Part B Engineering
Composites Part B Engineering (CPBE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization and Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, published by Elsevier in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1359-8368 (e-ISSN 1879-1069). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.82 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 13,622 works and 767,661 citations, with an h-index of 263.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 19 days.
Composites Part B Engineering Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Composites Part B Engineering has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.82, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Composites Part B Engineering operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 19 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Composites Part B Engineering should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Composites Part B Engineering against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Composites Part B Engineering
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 19 days.
- This journal covers Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, Mechanical Behavior of Composites. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1359-8368 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1069 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~19 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Composites Part B Engineering is published by Elsevier and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Composites Part B Engineering is classified under Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, Mechanical Behavior of Composites and Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites.
For prospective authors, Composites Part B Engineering returns a first decision in about 19 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 9.816.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.816 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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