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Gels

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

5.50

h-Index

2024-2025

 60

Rank

2024-2025

 6239

SJR

2024-2025

 0.847

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 Gels
Abbreviation Gels
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Organic Chemistry (Q1); Polymers and Plastics (Q1); Bioengineering (Q2); Biomaterials (Q2)
h-index 60
Overall Rank/Ranking 6239
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.847
Impact Score 5.50
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Country Switzerland
ISSN 23102861
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2015-2025




About Gels


Gels is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Organic Chemistry (Q1); Polymers and Plastics (Q1); Bioengineering (Q2); Biomaterials (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Gels is 6239. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.847. 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 60. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Gels journal is 23102861. 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. Gels is cited by a total of 11873 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Gels Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Gels is 5.50, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Gels IF is increased by a factor of 0.46 and approximate percentage change is 9.13% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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

Gels Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Gels is 5.50. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.50
2023 5.04
2022 4.48
2021 3.98
2020 4.25
2019 3.64
2018 2.78
2017 2.09
2016 0.82
2015 0.00

Gels h-index


  Table Setting

Gels has an h-index of 60. It means 60 articles of this journal have more than 60 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.




Gels ISSN


The ISSN of Gels is 23102861. 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

Gels Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Gels is 6239. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.847. 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 Gels by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.847
2023 0.674
2022 0.548
2021 0.693
2020 0.569
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015

Ranking of Gels by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6239
2023 7823
2022 9440
2021 6944
2020 8881
2019 30989
2018 32441
2017 33204
2016 32878
2015 32507

Gels Publisher


Table Setting

Gels is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2015-2025. 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 Gels is Gels. This abbreviation ('Gels') 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 Gels


If your research field is/are related to Organic Chemistry (Q1); Polymers and Plastics (Q1); Bioengineering (Q2); Biomaterials (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 Gels?

Gels latest impact IF is 5.50. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.50 (2024) and 0.00 (2015), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.26 in the previous 10 years.


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

The Gels has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.847, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.847 in 2024 and the lowest being in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Gels over the previous 10-year period stands at 3.26.


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

The latest h-index of the Gels is 60.


Who's the publisher of the Gels?

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


What's the current ranking of the Gels?

The Gels is currently ranked 6239 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 6239 in 2024 and its lowest position of 33204 in 2017.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Gels is Gels.


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

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


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

The Gels encompasses the following areas:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomaterials

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


What's the ISSN of the Gels?

The Gels is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 23102861.


What's the best quartile of the Gels?

The best quartile for the Gels is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Gels?

The Gels coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2015-2025.


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 Gels

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.50
2023 5.04
2022 4.48
2021 3.98
2020 4.25
2019 3.64
2018 2.78
2017 2.09
2016 0.82
2015 0.00



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