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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) · Switzerland · Est. 1973

ISSN1996-1944eISSN1996-1944
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
53
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total53
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
0.614
H-Index
238
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.996
Total Works
55,833
Total Citations
992,619
2yr Mean Citedness
3.49
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Retractions
16
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the development, characterization, and application of various materials. Studies investigate the mechanical properties, durability, and microstructural evolution of materials such as polymers, composites, steels, concrete, and cementitious materials. Research also explores the performance of materials in energy applications like solar cells and in corrosive environments, as well as surface treatments and cleaning techniques for material surfaces.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1973
Annual Volume~ 6,495 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications55,833
Publisher OrgMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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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?
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1996-1944 / 1996-1944
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

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

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 PhysicsQ2
Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Chemistry, PhysicalMaterials Science, MultidisciplinaryMetallurgy & Metallurgical EngineeringPhysics, AppliedPhysics, Condensed Matter

Scopus Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsMaterials Science (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchInnovative concrete reinforcement materialsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesAluminum Alloys Composites PropertiesBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsAdditive Manufacturing Materials and ProcessesAdvanced materials and compositesDental materials and restorationsMetal and Thin Film MechanicsAluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref