Polymer Degradation and Stability Journal Citation Rate 2026
0141-3910
eISSN 1873-2321
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Polymer Degradation and Stability
Polymer Degradation and Stability (PDS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 0141-3910 (electronic ISSN 1873-2321).
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. 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 a OpenAlex 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.
| 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.
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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S10124807
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