Polymer Testing Journal Citation Rate 2026
0142-9418
eISSN 1873-2348
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Polymer Testing
Polymer Testing (PT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Mechanical Behavior of Composites and Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0142-9418 (e-ISSN 1873-2348). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.98 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2000 USD. OpenAlex records 7,966 works and 225,417 citations, with an h-index of 151.
Polymer Testing Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Polymer Testing has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.98, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Mechanical Behavior of Composites 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Polymer Testing makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2000 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Polymer Testing 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 Testing against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Polymer Testing
- Budget $2000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Mechanical Behavior of Composites, Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Polymer Testing Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0142-9418 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2348 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Polymer Testing is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2000.
In our subject taxonomy, Polymer Testing is classified under Mechanical Behavior of Composites, Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties and Polymer crystallization and properties.
Polymer Testing 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 4.979.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.979 | 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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