Polymer Testing Elsevier Ltd · United Kingdom
ISSN 0142-9418 eISSN 1873-2348
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ DOAJ ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
✓ DOAJ Verified +15
Total 65
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal focuses on the characterization and testing of polymers and polymer-based composites. Research includes evaluating mechanical properties, thermal stability, degradation, and performance under various conditions such as recycling, aging, and lubrication. Applications explored range from tissue engineering scaffolds and flame-retardant fabrics to asphalt modification and water treatment.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
17
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United Kingdom
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Frequency Eight No. A Year, <May 2003->
Status Active
Total Publications 7,839
Publisher Org Elsevier BV
Publishing Model Gold Open Access
Peer Review Single-blind
Review Time ~17 weeks
Acceptance Rate —
OA License CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND, CC BY-NC
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection ✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Portico CLOCKSS
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier Ltd
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0142-9418 / 1873-2348
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅ Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅ Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, CLOCKSS
✅ Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Organic Chemistry Q1
Polymers and Plastics Q1
Web of Science Categories
Materials Science, Characterization, Testing Polymer Science
Scopus Categories
Polymers and Plastics Organic Chemistry
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Polymer crystallization and properties Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties Mechanical Behavior of Composites biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref