Materials Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
1068-820X
eISSN 1573-885X
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q3 Quartile
About Materials Science
Materials Science (MS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 1068-820X (e-ISSN 1573-885X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.33 (Q3 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.
Materials Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Materials Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.33, placing it in the Q3 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.
Materials Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Materials Science 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 Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1068-820X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-885X |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Materials Science is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States.
Materials Science 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 1.326.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.326 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Marine algae-derived Ag/Al2O3 and Ag/CoO/Al2O3 nanohybrids: A green approach to phytochemical profiling, molecular docking, and bioactivity assessment
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S56172486
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