Journal profile · Multiple
Cement
ISSN 2666-5492 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Cement: impact factor 3.1 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,940; review about 153 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 32 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Cement is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Concrete and Cement Materials Research, Geomechanics and Mining Engineering and Innovative concrete reinforcement materials, together about 45.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Civil and Structural Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Overview and Aim: Cement is a vital component of concrete, the most used human-made material on the planet. Roughly half of all products manufactured every year are comprised of cementitious materials. It is crucial and exciting to have an open access journal detailing the most innovative findings including translational research regarding cementitious binders. The aim of CEMENT is to broadly disseminate innovative research related to cementitious binders, concrete and composites incorporating these binders (e.g. reinforced concrete) in an open access format.CEMENT is a spinoff partner of Cement and Concrete Research.Scope: The journal will focus on thematic areas related to cement and the influence of the binder characteristics on cement-based composites including sustainability, durability, and innovative solutions, with an emphasis on increasing understanding and rapid translation of high-impact research.SustainabilityNovel cementitious materials, blended cements and individual and blended supplementary cementitious materials that present quantifiable and achievable solutionsThe development and use of cementitious materials to meet the needs of society both from an economical and a resource perspective (e.g. CO2 footprint, embodied energy, energy usage, water demand)Research which addresses social justice and the role of cementitious materials in this aspect of sustainability, including broadening societal access to reliable and modern infrastructureDurabilityService-life prediction tools, including accelerated test methods and model validations on the grounds of experimental work and/or case studies for the long-term performance of cementitious materials, in particular reinforced concreteEnhanced understanding of mechanisms behind premature deterioration and/or innovative solutions to substantially reduce or eliminate particular forms of deterioration.Investigations into combined forms of chemical, electrochemical or physical attackInnovative SolutionsComputational approaches that bring greater understanding to cementitious materials and facilitate their designNovel applications and solutions using cementitious materials to solve grand challenges in science and engineeringSolutions at the interface of fields where cementitious materials are keys to advancement such as socio-economic improvements, post-crisis transition andcountries with developing economies.Types of Papers CEMENT Considers CEMENT accepts original research manuscripts, technical notes and review articles. Special issues related to hot topics and critical needs within cement and cement-based materials are also encouraged and should be coordinated with the Editor-in-Chief.Papers related solely to structural aspects or mechanics of concrete or cement-based materials are not within the scope of CEMENT; there must be a significant focus on improvements to or understanding of the cementitious component.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Jason IdekerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 17%); most named United States 6, Mainland China 4, India 4, United Kingdom 2, Switzerland 2 (24 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering24.3%
- Geomechanics and Mining EngineeringEngineering14.2%
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materialsEngineering6.6%
- Grouting, Rheology, and Soil MechanicsEngineering6.3%
- Magnesium Oxide Properties and ApplicationsMaterials Science4.9%
- Industrial Technology and Control SystemsEngineering4.6%
- Geoscience and Mining TechnologyEngineering3.8%
- Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials productionEngineering3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 25.9Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 58OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.26OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 30LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 637 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 22 | 4 |
| 2025 | 32 | 32 | 145 |
| 2024 | 32 | 32 | 217 |
| 2023 | 31 | 31 | 334 |
| 2022 | 29 | 29 | 451 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 153 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
Too few articlesOnly 1 articles from the last 24 months carry both submission and acceptance dates, too few for a median
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 17 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 18 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 71 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 153 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 23 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,940 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,850 / EUR 1,730 / GBP 1,480 / JPY 229,460 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,800 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,940 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- data in briefData in Brief Authors have the option of converting any or all parts of their supplementary or additional raw or supporting data into one or multiple Data in Br…Length not stated
- research papersResearch Papers No limit on length, but authors are encouraged to be conciseLength not stated
- reviewut authors are encouraged to be concise Reviews No limit on length, but authors are encouraged to be concise Short Communications Less than 6,000 words Data in …main text ≤ 6,000 words
- reviewsReviews No limit on length, but authors are encouraged to be conciseLength not stated
- short communicationsShort Communications Less than 6,000 wordsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-5492
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Cement
What is the impact factor of Cement?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 3.1; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 21.
How long does peer review take at Cement?
The publisher reports about 153 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 17 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Cement?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Cement based?
Of the 24 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (6), Mainland China (4) and India (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Cement?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Cement is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ.
Is Cement open access, and what is the APC?
Cement is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,940.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .