Journal of Materials Engineering Science Press · China · Est. 1956
ISSN 1001-4381 eISSN 1001-4381
SJR Q3 ✓ WOS ESCI ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ DOAJ ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS ESCI +10
✓ Scopus Q3 +12
✓ DOAJ Verified +15
Total 37
Journal of Materials Engineering focuses on the research and development of materials engineering, covering a wide range of topics including materials processing, characterization, properties, and applications. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and technical notes in areas such as metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, and nanomaterials. It aims to provide a platform for researchers and engineers to share their findings and advance the field of materials science and engineering.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
40
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Country / Region China
Primary Language Chinese
1st Year Published 1956
Frequency Monthly
Status Active
Total Publications 2,944
Publisher Org Journal of Materials Engineering
Publishing Model Gold Open Access
Peer Review Single-blind
Review Time ~40 weeks
Acceptance Rate —
OA License CC BY-NC
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Science Press
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
1001-4381 / 1001-4381
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
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?
N/A
✅ Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅ Primary language documented?
Chinese
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.
Metals and Alloys Q3
Aerospace Engineering Q4
Materials Science (miscellaneous) Q4
Polymers and Plastics Q4
Surfaces, Coatings and Films Q4
Web of Science Categories
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Polymers and Plastics Aerospace Engineering Materials Science (miscellaneous) Surfaces, Coatings and Films Metals and Alloys
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties Advanced ceramic materials synthesis Metallurgy and Material Forming Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties Advanced materials and composites
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref