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Journal of Materials Science Citation Rate 2026
0022-2461
eISSN 1573-4803
Springer Science+Business Media
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Materials Science
Journal of Materials Science (JMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Science+Business Media in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0022-2461 (e-ISSN 1573-4803). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.58 (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.
Journal of Materials Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Materials Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.58, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
Journal of Materials Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of 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 Journal of Materials Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0022-2461 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-4803 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Materials Science is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United Kingdom.
Its citation rate has fallen over the last 2 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 3.578 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 93% over the last 2 years (from 54.055 to 3.578). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.578 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 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.
Research Highlights
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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