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International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization

Taylor and Francis Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 1995

ISSN1563-5341

SJR Q3✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total37

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

0.371

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.484

Total Works

1,515

Total Citations

22,099

2yr Mean Citedness

2.26

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Retractions

Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Compiled from public sources

The International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization publishes original contributions and reviews on studies, methodologies, instrumentation, and applications involving the analysis and characterization of polymers and polymeric-based materials, including synthetic polymers.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1995

Annual Volume~ 63 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,515

Publisher OrgTaylor & Francis

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Submission Info

Peer Review—

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OA License—

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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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?

1563-5341

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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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?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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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.

Analytical ChemistryQ3

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q3

Polymers and PlasticsQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Polymer Science

Scopus Categories

Analytical ChemistryPolymers and PlasticsChemical Engineering (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesPolymer crystallization and propertiesConducting polymers and applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationAnalytical Chemistry and ChromatographySynthesis and properties of polymersPolymer composites and self-healingNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging