Materials and Structures Journal Citation Rate 2026
1359-5997
eISSN 1871-6873
Springer Science+Business Media
FR
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Materials and Structures
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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
| Year | Works published | Citations 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 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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