Materials Research Bulletin Journal Citation Rate 2026
0025-5408
eISSN 1873-4227
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Materials Research Bulletin
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.
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| 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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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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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