Progress in Organic Coatings Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0300-9440 eISSN 1873-331X Elsevier BV CH

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Progress in Organic Coatings
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Progress in Organic Coatings (POC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Conducting polymers and applications and Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, published by Elsevier BV in CH, catalogued under ISSN 0300-9440 (e-ISSN 1873-331X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.36 (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 ~$3990 USD). OpenAlex records 10,579 works and 302,297 citations, with an h-index of 160.

Progress in Organic Coatings Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Progress in Organic Coatings has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.36, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Conducting polymers and applications 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.

Progress in Organic Coatings operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Progress in Organic Coatings 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 Progress in Organic Coatings against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Progress in Organic Coatings
  • Budget $3990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Conducting polymers and applications, Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, Photopolymerization techniques and applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Progress in Organic … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-10%
Field avg: 5.97
APC vs Field Avg
+22%
Field avg: $3277

Compared against 35 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0300-9440
ISSN (Online) 1873-331X
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Switzerland
APC / Cost $3990 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Progress in Organic Coatings is published by Elsevier BV and based in Switzerland. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3990.

In our subject taxonomy, Progress in Organic Coatings is classified under Conducting polymers and applications, Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, Photopolymerization techniques and applications and Polymer composites and self-healing.

Progress in Organic Coatings 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 5.360.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Progress in Organic Coatings

Progress in Organic Coatings does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.360 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Progress in Organic Coatings is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Progress in Organic Coatings is $3990 USD.

Progress in Organic Coatings is published by Elsevier BV.

Progress in Organic Coatings 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 Progress in Organic Coatings is 0300-9440. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-331X.

Progress in Organic Coatings sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.36, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
5.360
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 5.360 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: S41155759

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