Home › Search › Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites SAGE Publications Ltd · United Kingdom
ISSN 0731-6844 eISSN 1530-7964
SJR Q2 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q2 +18
Total 43
✦ Inferred from recent articles The Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites focuses on the mechanical, thermal, and performance characteristics of polymer-matrix composites. Research investigates the influence of reinforcement types, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and glass fibers, on material properties like tensile strength, hardness, and wear resistance. Studies also explore the effects of manufacturing processes, environmental factors like moisture and temperature, and additive manufacturing techniques on composite behavior and applications.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Country / Region United Kingdom
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Annual Volume ~ 191 articles / year
Status Active
Total Publications 5,102
Publisher Org SAGE Publishing
Publishing Model Subscription
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Ltd
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0731-6844 / 1530-7964
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
❌ Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ 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.
Ceramics and Composites Q2
Materials Chemistry Q2
Mechanical Engineering Q2
Mechanics of Materials Q2
Polymers and Plastics Q2
Web of Science Categories
Materials Science, Composites Polymer Science
Scopus Categories
Mechanics of Materials Polymers and Plastics Mechanical Engineering Materials Chemistry Ceramics and Composites
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mechanical Behavior of Composites Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization Epoxy Resin Curing Processes Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref