Polymer Composites Journal Citation Rate 2026
0272-8397
eISSN 1548-0569
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Polymer Composites
Polymer Composites (PC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Epoxy Resin Curing Processes and Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0272-8397 (e-ISSN 1548-0569). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.21 (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 ~$4070 USD). OpenAlex records 13,099 works and 237,245 citations, with an h-index of 134.
Polymer Composites Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Polymer Composites has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.21, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Epoxy Resin Curing Processes 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.
Polymer Composites operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Polymer Composites 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 Polymer Composites against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Polymer Composites
- Budget $4070 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Epoxy Resin Curing Processes, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, Mechanical Behavior of Composites. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Polymer Composites Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0272-8397 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1548-0569 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4070 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Polymer Composites is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4070.
In our subject taxonomy, Polymer Composites is classified under Epoxy Resin Curing Processes, Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, Mechanical Behavior of Composites and Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites.
Polymer Composites 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 4.213.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.213 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S156806727
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