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International Journal of Polymer Science

John Wiley and Sons Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2009

ISSN1687-9430

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

0.626

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.06

Total Works

1,362

Total Citations

35,840

2yr Mean Citedness

3.49

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Retractions

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the synthesis, characterization, and application of polymeric materials and composites. Studies investigate the relationships between material structure, properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical), and performance. A significant focus is placed on sustainable materials, including natural fibers, recycled plastics, and bio-based polymers, as well as their use in additive manufacturing, membranes, and energy storage devices.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

weeks to review

Average · median is 15 wks

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2009

Annual Volume~ 45 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,362

Publisher OrgHindawi Publishing Corporation

OA Since2008

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind

Review Time~15 weeks

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

📦 Long-term Preservation

PorticoCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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10/12 · 83%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1687-9430

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus, DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Single-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?

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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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.

Polymers and PlasticsQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Polymer Science

Scopus Categories

Polymers and Plastics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingPolymer crystallization and propertiesConducting polymers and applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials