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Journal of Natural Fibers

Taylor and Francis Ltd. · United States · Est. 2004

ISSN1544-0478eISSN1544-046X

SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q2+18

✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total58

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

0.712

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.067

Total Works

3,133

Total Citations

54,975

2yr Mean Citedness

3.90

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Natural Fibers focuses on the characterization, modification, and application of natural fibers. Research includes assessing the mechanical, thermal, and surface properties of various natural fibers and their composites. Studies also explore fiber extraction techniques, chemical and physical treatments to enhance fiber performance, and their use in sustainable materials for industries such as construction, automotive, and textiles.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

weeks to review

Slow · median is 15 wks

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2004

Annual Volume~ 223 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications3,133

Publisher OrgTaylor & Francis

OA Since2022

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble-blind

Review Time~21 weeks

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

📦 Long-term Preservation

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Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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10/12 · 83%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1544-0478 / 1544-046X

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus, DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Double-blind

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

LOCKSS, Portico, CLOCKSS

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Plagiarism detection in place?

Yes

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Times cited

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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.

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Materials Science, Textiles

Scopus Categories

Materials Science (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Natural Fiber Reinforced CompositesTextile materials and evaluationsAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesDyeing and Modifying Textile FibersNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingMechanical Engineering and Vibrations ResearchBamboo properties and applicationsSilk-based biomaterials and applicationsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsTribology and Wear Analysis