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Materials Today

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

Last Updated on September 3, 2024

Impact Score

2023-2024

20.91

h-Index

2023-2024

 228

Rank

2023-2024

 207

SJR

2023-2024

 5.949

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 Materials Today
Abbreviation Mater. Today
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Condensed Matter Physics (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Mechanics of Materials (Q1)
h-index 228
Overall Rank/Ranking 207
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 5.949
Impact Score 20.91
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 13697021, 18734103
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1999, 2002-2023




Aim and Scope


Materials Today is the international magazine for all researchers with an interest in materials science and technology - and is now covered by Thomson Scientific. Through its unique mixture of peer-reviewed articles, the latest research news, and information on key developments, Materials Today provides comprehensive coverage of this exciting and dynamic field.

Materials Today is available free of charge to registered readers who meet our circulation profile.Register at: http://www.materialstoday.com


About Materials Today


Materials Today is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Condensed Matter Physics (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Mechanics of Materials (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Materials Today is 207. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 5.949. 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 228. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Materials Today journal is 13697021, 18734103. 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. Materials Today is cited by a total of 10877 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).


Materials Today Impact IF 2023-2024


The Impact IF 2023 of Materials Today is 20.91, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. Materials Today IF is decreased by a factor of 1.63 and approximate percentage change is -7.23% when compared to preceding year 2022, which shows a falling 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

Materials Today Impact IF 2024 Prediction


Impact IF 2023 of Materials Today is 20.91. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2024 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Materials Today. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 20.91
2022 22.54
2021 21.84
2020 25.46
2019 13.40
2018 6.25
2017 5.92
2016 6.30
2015 6.42
2014 6.34

Materials Today h-index


  Table Setting

Materials Today has an h-index of 228. It means 228 articles of this journal have more than 228 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.




Materials Today ISSN


The ISSN of Materials Today is 13697021, 18734103. 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

Materials Today Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Materials Today is 207. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 5.949. 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 Materials Today by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 5.949
2022 6.194
2021 6.300
2020 8.071
2019 7.609
2018 7.392
2017 7.111
2016 7.254
2015 6.405
2014 4.755

Ranking of Materials Today by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 207
2022 183
2021 175
2020 121
2019 127
2018 143
2017 160
2016 155
2015 181
2014 309

Materials Today Publisher


Table Setting

Materials Today is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1999, 2002-2023. 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 Materials Today is Mater. Today. This abbreviation ('Mater. Today') 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 Materials Today


If your research field is/are related to Condensed Matter Physics (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Mechanics of Materials (Q1), 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 Materials Today?

Materials Today latest impact IF is 20.91. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 25.46 (2020) and 5.92 (2017), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 13.54 in the previous 10 years.


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

The Materials Today has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 5.949, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 8.071 in 2020 and the lowest being 4.755 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Materials Today over the previous 10-year period stands at 13.54.


What's the latest h-index of the Materials Today?

The latest h-index of the Materials Today is 228.


Who's the publisher of the Materials Today?

The Materials Today is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Materials Today?

The Materials Today is currently ranked 207 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 121 in 2020 and its lowest position of 309 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Materials Today?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Materials Today is Mater. Today.


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

Materials Today is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Materials Today?

The Materials Today encompasses the following areas:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials

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


What's the ISSN of the Materials Today?

The Materials Today is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 13697021, 18734103.


What's the best quartile of the Materials Today?

The best quartile for the Materials Today is Q1 (2023).


What's the coverage history of the Materials Today?

The Materials Today coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1999, 2002-2023.


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 Materials Today

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2024/2025 Coming Soon
2023 20.91
2022 22.54
2021 21.84
2020 25.46
2019 13.40
2018 6.25
2017 5.92
2016 6.30
2015 6.42
2014 6.34



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