Kobunshi Journal Citation Rate 2026
0454-1138
eISSN 2185-9825
Society of Polymer Science
JP
Q4 Quartile
About Kobunshi
Kobunshi (K) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Society of Polymer Science in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0454-1138 (e-ISSN 2185-9825). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.00 (Q4 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.
Kobunshi Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Kobunshi has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.00, placing it in the Q4 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.
Kobunshi operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Kobunshi 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 Kobunshi against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0454-1138 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2185-9825 |
| Publisher | Society of Polymer Science |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Kobunshi is published by Society of Polymer Science and based in Japan.
Kobunshi is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.005.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.005 | 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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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S4210171848
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