Polymer Journal Citation Rate 2026
0032-3896
eISSN 1349-0540
Springer Nature
JP
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Polymer Journal
Polymer Journal (PJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization and Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, published by Springer Nature in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0032-3896 (e-ISSN 1349-0540). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.20 (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 ~$4390 USD). OpenAlex records 8,328 works and 156,586 citations, with an h-index of 119.
Polymer Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Polymer Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.20, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization 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 Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Polymer Journal 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 Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Polymer Journal
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, Polymer crystallization and properties. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0032-3896 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1349-0540 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Polymer Journal is published by Springer Nature and based in Japan. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, Polymer Journal is classified under Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, Polymer crystallization and properties and Synthesis and properties of polymers.
Polymer Journal 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 3.204.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.204 | 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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