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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) · Switzerland · Est. 1999

ISSN2079-9284eISSN2079-9284

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

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q2+18

✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total43

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

0.698

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.207

Total Works

1,475

Total Citations

23,318

2yr Mean Citedness

3.31

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the scientific evaluation of cosmetic ingredients and formulations, including their efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action. Research covers natural extracts, biomaterials, and synthetic compounds for skin and hair care, addressing concerns such as aging, acne, hyperpigmentation, and UV protection. The journal also explores innovative delivery systems, analytical methods for assessing cosmetic effects, and the development of sustainable and eco-friendly cosmetic products.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

weeks to review

Fast · median is 15 wks

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1999

Annual Volume~ 229 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,475

Publisher OrgMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

OA Since2013

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind

Review Time~6 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

Swiss National LibraryCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

10/12 · 83%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2079-9284 / 2079-9284

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Indexed in a trusted database?

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?

Swiss National Library, 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

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.

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

DermatologyQ2

Pharmaceutical ScienceQ2

SurgeryQ2

AgingQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyDermatology

Scopus Categories

AgingSurgeryPharmaceutical ScienceDermatologyChemical Engineering (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Skin Protection and AgingAdvancements in Transdermal Drug Deliverymelanin and skin pigmentationBee Products Chemical AnalysisPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesDermatology and Skin DiseasesDermatologic Treatments and ResearchEssential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityDyeing and Modifying Textile FibersHair Growth and Disorders