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Frontiers in Soft Matter

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland

eISSN2813-0499
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
Total52

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Soft Matter is a multidisciplinary open-access journal that publishes high-quality research on all aspects of soft matter science and engineering. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, gels, biomaterials, and self-assembling systems. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspective pieces that advance the understanding of soft matter.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published—
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive
Total Publications—
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 1,950
Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time—
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
CLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2813-0499
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 1,950
✅
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.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Pickering emulsions and particle stabilizationProteins in Food SystemsLiquid Crystal Research AdvancementsSurfactants and Colloidal SystemsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsLipid Membrane Structure and Behaviorbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer composites and self-healingHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Soft Matter

Is Frontiers in Soft Matter a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Soft Matter: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Soft Matter?

Frontiers in Soft Matter is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Frontiers in Soft Matter indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Soft Matter is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Soft Matter?

Frontiers in Soft Matter is a multidisciplinary open-access journal that publishes high-quality research on all aspects of soft matter science and engineering. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, gels, biomaterials, and self-assembling systems. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspective pieces that advance the understanding of soft matter.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Soft Matter?

Frontiers in Soft Matter charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 1,950 for open-access publication.

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