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Cambridge Prisms: Plastics

Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 2023

eISSN2755-094X
SJR Q1✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
96
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ Scopus Q178
✓ Corroboration (3 more)+18
Total96
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q1. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
1.004
H-Indexi
16
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
Total Worksi
114
Total Citationsi
748
2yr Mean Citednessi
4.54
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Cambridge Prisms: Plastics is a fully open access journal that publishes high-quality research on all aspects of plastics. It aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, reviews, and perspectives on the science, technology, engineering, and societal impact of plastics. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including polymer synthesis and characterization, plastic materials and composites, recycling and sustainability, environmental impact, and policy and regulation.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2023
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications114
Publisher OrgCambridge University Press
OA Since2022
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Submission Info

APC Cost$4,010Above median
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review, Open peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-SA, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-SA, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
CLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Cambridge University Press
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2755-094X
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review, Open peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$4,010
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

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

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

EcologyQ1
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q1
Environmental ChemistryQ2
Health, Toxicology and MutagenesisQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Environmental SciencesEnvironmental Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Microplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementSustainable Supply Chain Managementbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsNuclear and radioactivity studiesInternational Environmental Law and PoliciesBiotechnology and Related FieldsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Prisms: Plastics

Is Cambridge Prisms: Plastics a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Cambridge Prisms: Plastics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Cambridge Prisms: Plastics?

Cambridge Prisms: Plastics is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 4.54.

Is Cambridge Prisms: Plastics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Cambridge Prisms: Plastics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Cambridge Prisms: Plastics?

Cambridge Prisms: Plastics is a fully open access journal that publishes high-quality research on all aspects of plastics. It aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, reviews, and perspectives on the science, technology, engineering, and societal impact of plastics. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including polymer synthesis and characterization, plastic materials and composites, recycling and sustainability, environmental impact, and policy and regulation.

How much does it cost to publish in Cambridge Prisms: Plastics?

Cambridge Prisms: Plastics charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $4,010 for open-access publication.

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