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Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

SAGE Publications Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1988

ISSN1530-7980
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.756
H-Index
74
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.309
Total Works
2,792
Total Citations
45,591
2yr Mean Citedness
2.98
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Retractions
3
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the development, characterization, and application of composite materials, with a focus on polymers and nanocomposites. Studies investigate material properties such as mechanical strength, thermal stability, electrical behavior, and degradation kinetics. Applications explored include orthopedic implants, food packaging, airship envelopes, and sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1988
FrequencyMonthly, 2014-
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,792
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1530-7980
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

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ1
Ceramics and CompositesQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Materials Science, Composites

Scopus Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsCeramics and Composites

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Natural Fiber Reinforced CompositesMechanical Behavior of CompositesPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesPolymer crystallization and propertiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesFiber-reinforced polymer compositesTribology and Wear AnalysisEpoxy Resin Curing ProcessesPolymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref