Composites Science and Technology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0266-3538
eISSN 1879-1050
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Composites Science and Technology
Composites Science and Technology (CST) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials and Composite Material Mechanics, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0266-3538 (e-ISSN 1879-1050). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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 12,335 works and 718,836 citations, with an h-index of 280.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 65 days.
Composites Science and Technology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Composites Science and Technology has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials 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 Science and Technology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 65 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Composites Science and Technology 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 Science and Technology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Composites Science and Technology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 65 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials, Composite Material Mechanics, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0266-3538 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1050 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~65 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Composites Science and Technology is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Composites Science and Technology is classified under Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials, Composite Material Mechanics, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites and Mechanical Behavior of Composites.
For prospective authors, Composites Science and Technology returns a first decision in about 65 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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