Synthetic Metals Journal Citation Rate 2026
0379-6779
eISSN 1879-3290
Elsevier BV
CH
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Synthetic Metals
Synthetic Metals (SM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Analytical Chemistry and Sensors and Conducting polymers and applications, published by Elsevier BV in CH, catalogued under ISSN 0379-6779 (e-ISSN 1879-3290). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.55 (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 ~$2850 USD). OpenAlex records 21,427 works and 454,535 citations, with an h-index of 187.
Synthetic Metals Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Synthetic Metals has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.55, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Analytical Chemistry and Sensors 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.
Synthetic Metals operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Synthetic Metals 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 Synthetic Metals against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Synthetic Metals
- Budget $2850 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Analytical Chemistry and Sensors, Conducting polymers and applications, Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0379-6779 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-3290 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2850 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Synthetic Metals is published by Elsevier BV and based in Switzerland. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2850.
In our subject taxonomy, Synthetic Metals is classified under Analytical Chemistry and Sensors, Conducting polymers and applications, Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics and Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research.
Synthetic Metals 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 3.547.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.547 | 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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