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Polymer Journal

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

2.95

h-Index

2022-2023

 76

Rank

2022-2023

 8865

SJR

2022-2023

 0.583

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 Polymer Journal
Abbreviation Polym. J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Materials Chemistry (Q2); Polymers and Plastics (Q2)
h-index 76
Overall Rank/Ranking 8865
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.583
Impact Score 2.95
Publisher Nature Publishing Group
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 00323896, 13490540
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1971, 1973-2022




Aim and Scope


Polymer Journal is the official journal of the Society of Polymer Science, Japan (SPSJ) and publishes high-quality Original Articles, Notes, Short Communications and Reviews on cutting-edge developments in macromolecule research. It is an international peer-reviewed journal that is published on a monthly basis. Read more about our aims and scope.

The editorial team is led by Professor Toshikazu Takata and includes a diverse and respected editorial board. Together they work towards cementing Polymer Journal as an essential resource for scientists and one of the leading forums for discourse in the global polymer community. Moving forwards, the journal aims to provide an integrated platform for scientific communication, facilitating the advancement of polymer science and related fields.


About Polymer Journal


Polymer Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Materials Chemistry (Q2); Polymers and Plastics (Q2). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of Polymer Journal is 8865. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.583. 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 76. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Polymer Journal journal is 00323896, 13490540. 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. Polymer Journal is cited by a total of 1202 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Polymer Journal Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Polymer Journal is 2.95, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Polymer Journal IF is increased by a factor of 0.15 and approximate percentage change is 5.36% 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

Polymer Journal Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Polymer Journal is 2.95. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Polymer Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.95
2021 2.80
2020 2.78
2019 2.87
2018 2.56
2017 2.16
2016 2.21
2015 1.73
2014 1.79

Polymer Journal h-index


  Table Setting

Polymer Journal has an h-index of 76. It means 76 articles of this journal have more than 76 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.




Polymer Journal ISSN


The ISSN of Polymer Journal is 00323896, 13490540. 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

Polymer Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Polymer Journal is 8865. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.583. 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 Polymer Journal by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.583
2021 0.654
2020 0.765
2019 0.879
2018 0.735
2017 0.766
2016 0.753
2015 0.627
2014 0.604

Ranking of Polymer Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 8865
2021 7443
2020 6382
2019 5225
2018 6513
2017 6121
2016 6213
2015 7580
2014 7653

Polymer Journal Publisher


Table Setting

Polymer Journal is published by Nature Publishing Group. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1971, 1973-2022. 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 Polymer Journal is Polym. J.. This abbreviation ('Polym. J.') 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 Polymer Journal


If your research field is/are related to Materials Chemistry (Q2); Polymers and Plastics (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 Polymer Journal?

Polymer Journal latest impact IF is 2.95. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.95 (2022) and 1.73 (2015), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.43 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Polymer Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.583, 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 0.879 in 2019 and the lowest being 0.583 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Polymer Journal over the previous 9-year period stands at 2.43.


What's the latest h-index of the Polymer Journal?

The latest h-index of the Polymer Journal is 76.


Who's the publisher of the Polymer Journal?

The Polymer Journal is published by the Nature Publishing Group, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Polymer Journal?

The Polymer Journal is currently ranked 8865 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 5225 in 2019 and its lowest position of 8865 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Polymer Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Polymer Journal is Polym. J..


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

Polymer Journal is classified as a journal that the Nature Publishing Group publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Polymer Journal?

The Polymer Journal encompasses the following areas:

  • Materials Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics

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


What's the ISSN of the Polymer Journal?

The Polymer Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00323896, 13490540.


What's the best quartile of the Polymer Journal?

The best quartile for the Polymer Journal is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Polymer Journal?

The Polymer Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1971, 1973-2022.


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 Polymer Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.95
2021 2.80
2020 2.78
2019 2.87
2018 2.56
2017 2.16
2016 2.21
2015 1.73
2014 1.79



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