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Metals

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

3.01

h-Index

2022-2023

 57

Rank

2022-2023

 8906

SJR

2022-2023

 0.580

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Metals
Abbreviation Metals
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Metals and Alloys (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2)
h-index 57
Overall Rank/Ranking 8906
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.580
Impact Score 3.01
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Country Switzerland
ISSN 20754701
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2011-2022




About Metals


Metals is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Metals and Alloys (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Metals is 8906. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.580. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 57. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Metals journal is 20754701. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Metals is cited by a total of 15249 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Metals Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Metals is 3.01, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Metals IF is increased by a factor of 0.33 and approximate percentage change is 12.31% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Metals Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Metals is 3.01. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Metals. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.01
2021 2.68
2020 2.44
2019 2.34
2018 2.46
2017 1.85
2016 2.03
2015 2.24
2014 0.98

Metals h-index


  Table Setting

Metals has an h-index of 57. It means 57 articles of this journal have more than 57 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Metals ISSN


The ISSN of Metals is 20754701. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Metals Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Metals is 8906. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.580. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Metals by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.580
2021 0.569
2020 0.570
2019 0.567
2018 0.594
2017 0.550
2016 0.608
2015 0.572
2014 0.448

Ranking of Metals by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 8906
2021 8764
2020 8874
2019 8755
2018 8131
2017 8527
2016 7755
2015 8232
2014 9786

Metals Publisher


Table Setting

Metals is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2011-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Metals is Metals. This abbreviation ('Metals') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Metals


If your research field is/are related to Metals and Alloys (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Metals?

Metals latest impact IF is 3.01. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.01 (2022) and 0.98 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.23 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Metals?

The Metals has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.580, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.608 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.448 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Metals over the previous 9-year period stands at 2.23.


What's the latest h-index of the Metals?

The latest h-index of the Metals is 57.


Who's the publisher of the Metals?

The Metals is published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Metals?

The Metals is currently ranked 8906 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 7755 in 2016 and its lowest position of 9786 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Metals?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Metals is Metals.


Is the "Metals" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Metals is classified as a journal that the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Metals?

The Metals encompasses the following areas:

  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Metals?

The Metals is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20754701.


What's the best quartile of the Metals?

The best quartile for the Metals is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Metals?

The Metals coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2011-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Metals

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.01
2021 2.68
2020 2.44
2019 2.34
2018 2.46
2017 1.85
2016 2.03
2015 2.24
2014 0.98



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