Materials Research Bulletin Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0025-5408 eISSN 1873-4227 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Materials Research Bulletin
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Materials Research Bulletin (MRB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques and Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0025-5408 (e-ISSN 1873-4227). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.26 (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 ~$3370 USD). OpenAlex records 19,856 works and 527,353 citations, with an h-index of 187.

Materials Research Bulletin Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Materials Research Bulletin has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.26, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques 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 Research Bulletin operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for Materials Research Bulletin
  • Budget $3370 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials, Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Materials Research Bulletin Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-17%
Field avg: 6.34
APC vs Field Avg
+16%
Field avg: $2905

Compared against 48 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0025-5408
ISSN (Online) 1873-4227
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3370 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Materials Research Bulletin is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3370.

In our subject taxonomy, Materials Research Bulletin is classified under Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials, Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors and Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials.

Materials Research Bulletin 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 5.256.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Materials Research Bulletin

Materials Research Bulletin does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.256 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Materials Research Bulletin is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Materials Research Bulletin is $3370 USD.

Materials Research Bulletin is published by Elsevier BV.

Materials Research Bulletin 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 Research Bulletin is 0025-5408. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-4227.

Materials Research Bulletin sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.26, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
5.256
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 5.256 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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