Scripta Materialia Journal Citation Rate 2026
1359-6462
eISSN 1872-8456
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Scripta Materialia
Scripta Materialia (SM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced ceramic materials synthesis and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1359-6462 (e-ISSN 1872-8456). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.78 (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 ~$3220 USD). OpenAlex records 16,610 works and 709,930 citations, with an h-index of 259.
Scripta Materialia Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Scripta Materialia has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.78, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced ceramic materials synthesis 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.
Scripta Materialia operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Scripta Materialia 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 Scripta Materialia against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Scripta Materialia
- Budget $3220 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced ceramic materials synthesis, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1359-6462 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-8456 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3220 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Scripta Materialia 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 3220.
In our subject taxonomy, Scripta Materialia is classified under Advanced ceramic materials synthesis, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties and Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels.
Scripta Materialia 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 4.782.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.782 | 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
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