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Zairyo/Journal of the Society of Materials Science, Japan

Society of Materials Science Japan · Japan · Est. 1953

ISSN1880-7488

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.184

H-Index

SNIP

0.331

Total Works

12,988

Total Citations

27,409

2yr Mean Citedness

0.17

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on materials science and engineering, with a strong emphasis on the mechanical properties, performance, and durability of various materials. Research covers composites, including biodegradable and fiber-reinforced types, as well as metals and concrete. Investigations often involve material characterization, failure analysis, and methods for improving material properties and longevity. Applications span from biomedical devices and aerospace components to construction materials and automotive parts.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionJapan

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1953

Annual Volume~ 155 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications12,988

Publisher OrgSociety of Materials Science

OA Since2014

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

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4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Society of Materials Science Japan

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

1880-7488

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Indexed in a trusted database?

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?

N/A

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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 PhysicsQ4

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q4

Mechanical EngineeringQ4

Mechanics of MaterialsQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsMechanics of MaterialsMaterials Science (miscellaneous)Mechanical Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Fatigue and fracture mechanicsMicrostructure and Mechanical Properties of SteelsEngineering Applied ResearchMetallurgy and Material FormingHigh Temperature Alloys and CreepMechanical Behavior of CompositesAdvanced ceramic materials synthesisNon-Destructive Testing TechniquesHigh-Velocity Impact and Material BehaviorMetal Forming Simulation Techniques