Materials and Structures Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1359-5997 eISSN 1871-6873 Springer Science+Business Media FR

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Materials and Structures
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Materials and Structures (MS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Concrete Corrosion and Durability and Concrete Properties and Behavior, published by Springer Science+Business Media in FR, catalogued under ISSN 1359-5997 (e-ISSN 1871-6873). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.21 (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 (APC ~$3140 USD). OpenAlex records 7,871 works and 234,983 citations, with an h-index of 186.

Materials and Structures Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Materials and Structures has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.21, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Concrete Corrosion and Durability 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.

Materials and Structures operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Materials and Structures 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 Materials and Structures against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Materials and Structures
  • Budget $3140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Concrete Corrosion and Durability, Concrete Properties and Behavior, Concrete and Cement Materials Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Materials and Structures Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-58%
Field avg: 7.59
APC vs Field Avg
+11%
Field avg: $2822

Compared against 20 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1359-5997
ISSN (Online) 1871-6873
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country France
APC / Cost $3140 USD
h-index 187
Total Works 7,954
Total Citations 238,035
2-yr Mean Citedness 4.06 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Materials and Structures is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in France. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3140.

In our subject taxonomy, Materials and Structures is classified under Concrete Corrosion and Durability, Concrete Properties and Behavior, Concrete and Cement Materials Research and Innovative concrete reinforcement materials.

Materials and Structures is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 7,954 works that have together drawn 238,035 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 187; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.205; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.06.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Materials and Structures

Materials and Structures does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.205 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Materials and Structures is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Materials and Structures is $3140 USD.

Materials and Structures is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Materials and Structures shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Materials and Structures is 1359-5997. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1871-6873.

Materials and Structures sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.21, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
3.205
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.205 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
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 368 1,596
2024 266 2,239
2023 190 2,259
2022 255 4,164
2021 263 5,156
2020 152 4,654
2019 138 3,429
2018 181 7,807
2017 142 5,791
2016 205 8,869
2015 275 12,769
2014 277 14,171
Journal at a Glance
7,954
Total Works
238,035
Total Citations
187
h-index
4.06
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S20715302

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