Computational Materials Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0927-0256
eISSN 1879-0801
Elsevier
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Computational Materials Science
Computational Materials Science (CMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research and Graphene research and applications, published by Elsevier in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0927-0256 (e-ISSN 1879-0801). 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 14,326 works and 443,945 citations, with an h-index of 171.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 77 days.
Computational Materials Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Computational Materials Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research 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.
Computational Materials Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 77 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Computational Materials Science 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 Computational Materials Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Computational Materials Science
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 77 days.
- This journal covers Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research, Graphene research and applications, Machine Learning in Materials Science. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Computational Materials Science Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0927-0256 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0801 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~77 days to first decision |
| h-index | 172 |
| Total Works | 14,416 |
| Total Citations | 449,610 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.03 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Computational Materials Science is published by Elsevier and based in Netherlands. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3290.
In our subject taxonomy, Computational Materials Science is classified under Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research, Graphene research and applications, Machine Learning in Materials Science and Metal and Thin Film Mechanics.
Computational Materials Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Computational Materials Science returns a first decision in about 77 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 14,416 works that have together drawn 449,610 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 172; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.03.
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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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 738 | 2,326 |
| 2024 | 767 | 5,534 |
| 2023 | 658 | 7,235 |
| 2022 | 624 | 8,754 |
| 2021 | 724 | 12,512 |
| 2020 | 657 | 14,274 |
| 2019 | 693 | 17,108 |
| 2018 | 737 | 21,494 |
| 2017 | 624 | 17,566 |
| 2016 | 576 | 16,615 |
| 2015 | 625 | 18,200 |
| 2014 | 748 | 23,249 |
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