Frontiers in Metals and Alloys Journal Citation Rate 2026
2813-2459
eISSN 2813-2459
Frontiers Media S.A.
CH
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Frontiers in Metals and Alloys
Frontiers in Metals and Alloys (FMA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Mining engineering. Metallurgy, published by Frontiers Media S.A. in CH and in circulation since 2023, catalogued under ISSN 2813-2459 (e-ISSN 2813-2459). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.25 (Q3 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1950 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 91 days.
Frontiers in Metals and Alloys Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Metals and Alloys has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.25, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Mining engineering. Metallurgy 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Metals and Alloys makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1950 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 91 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Metals and Alloys 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 Frontiers in Metals and Alloys against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Metals and Alloys
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 91 days.
- Budget $1950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Mining engineering. Metallurgy. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Frontiers in Metals … Compares
| ISSN (Print) | 2813-2459 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2813-2459 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Established | 2023 |
| APC / Cost | $1950 CHF |
| Review Speed | ~91 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Metals and Alloys is published by Frontiers Media S.A., based in Switzerland and in publication since 2023. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of CHF 1950.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Metals and Alloys is classified under Mining engineering. Metallurgy.
Frontiers in Metals and Alloys is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Frontiers in Metals and Alloys returns a first decision in about 91 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.250.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.250 | 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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