Polymer Degradation and Stability Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0141-3910 eISSN 1873-2321 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Polymer Degradation and Stability
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Polymer Degradation and Stability (PDS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Flame retardant materials and properties and Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0141-3910 (e-ISSN 1873-2321). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.29 (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 ~$4190 USD). OpenAlex records 12,015 works and 502,178 citations, with an h-index of 222.

Polymer Degradation and Stability Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Polymer Degradation and Stability has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.29, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Flame retardant materials and properties 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 Degradation and Stability operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Polymer Degradation and Stability 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 Degradation and Stability against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Polymer Degradation and Stability
  • Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Flame retardant materials and properties, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, Polymer Science and PVC. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Polymer Degradation and … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+10%
Field avg: 5.7
APC vs Field Avg
+14%
Field avg: $3669

Compared against 20 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0141-3910
ISSN (Online) 1873-2321
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4190 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Polymer Degradation and Stability 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 4190.

In our subject taxonomy, Polymer Degradation and Stability is classified under Flame retardant materials and properties, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, Polymer Science and PVC and Polymer crystallization and properties.

Polymer Degradation and Stability 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 6.288.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Polymer Degradation and Stability

Polymer Degradation and Stability does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 6.288 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Polymer Degradation and Stability is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Polymer Degradation and Stability is $4190 USD.

Polymer Degradation and Stability is published by Elsevier BV.

Polymer Degradation and Stability 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 Polymer Degradation and Stability is 0141-3910. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-2321.

Polymer Degradation and Stability sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.29, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
6.288
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 6.288 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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OpenAlex ID: S10124807

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