Journal profile · Materials Science, Textiles
Coloration Technology
ISSN 1472-3581 · eISSN 1478-4408 · Wiley-Blackwell · ENGLAND · Bimonthly
Coloration Technology: CAS Zone 4 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.52; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,950; median 183 days to acceptance (87 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 99 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Coloration Technology is published by Wiley-Blackwell and is in Zone 4 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers, Color Science and Applications and Textile materials and evaluations, together about 47.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The primary mission of Coloration Technology is to promote innovation and fundamental understanding in the science and technology of coloured materials by providing a medium for communication of peer-reviewed research papers of the highest quality. It is internationally recognised as a vehicle for the publication of theoretical and technological papers on the subjects allied to all aspects of coloration. Regular sections in the journal include reviews, original research and reports, feature articles, short communications and book reviews. Its scope embraces:Colorants of all classes in relation to: Molecular structure and physical form and the effects of these on application and in-service properties Chemistry, synthesis and manufacture Composition and mode of action of chemicals used at any stage in coloration, including pre- and post-coloration processes Processing operations on different types of laboratory and bulk-scale equipment Practical significance of any processing variants Developments in coloration processes Chemistry and physical chemistry of coloration processes Correlation with industrial practice Identification and characterisation of colorants, substrates, finishes and chemicals in substance and on substrates Identification of faults Fastness testing Equipment and techniques Processes involved in coloration or in the achievement of the final coloured product Colour and constitution Colour theory Colorimetry and equipment Colour matching Colour vision Spectra Photochemistry of colorants, substrates and chemicals Building, machinery, works engineering and organisation Automation, instrumentation and control Power and energy resources Water quality, supply and handling Effluent, pollution and environmental factors
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Textiles
Editor-in-chief Mohammad TajulPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 25%); most named Mainland China 1, United Kingdom 1, Portugal 1, Bangladesh 1 (4 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dyeing and Modifying Textile FibersEngineering31.4%
- Color Science and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy8.6%
- Textile materials and evaluationsMaterials Science7.4%
- Photopolymerization techniques and applicationsChemistry4.8%
- Photochromic and Fluorescence ChemistryMaterials Science4.4%
- Skin Protection and AgingMedicine3.8%
- Dye analysis and toxicityChemistry3.6%
- Enzyme-mediated dye degradationAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
INSPECCASCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: EBSCO
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 2.52LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 4.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.83LetPub ·
- h-index
- 38LetPub ·
- h-index
- 63OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 828OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 23.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 24.29%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 86LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 87Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 105,298Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,955 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 25 | 7 |
| 2025 | 99 | 54 | 136 |
| 2024 | 63 | 34 | 219 |
| 2023 | 85 | 41 | 599 |
| 2022 | 78 | 6 | 662 |
| 2021 | 81 | 11 | 829 |
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 Crossref · to
183 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 112 days – 304 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 19 days (89 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 221 days
- Sample
- 87 articles with submission and acceptance dates (159 in the window); the latest was accepted on
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".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 42%Publisher website ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 42%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 41 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 41 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 207 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 20 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,950 / EUR 3,300 / GBP 2,650 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Colour charges
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
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)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- AMA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted7
- full paperFull Papers Papers containing original scientific work will be selected for inclusion in an issue of Coloration Technology in order of date of acceptance. Autho…Length not stated
- full papersFull Papers Papers containing original scientific work will be selected for inclusion in an issue of Coloration Technology in order of date of acceptance.Length not stated
- reviewFull Papers Papers containing original scientific work will be selected for inclusion in an issue of Coloration Technology in order of date of acceptance. Autho…Length not stated
- review articleFull Papers Papers containing original scientific work will be selected for inclusion in an issue of Coloration Technology in order of date of acceptance. Autho…Length not stated
- reviewsReviews The submission of authoritative review articles is welcomed.Length not stated
- short communicationFull Papers Papers containing original scientific work will be selected for inclusion in an issue of Coloration Technology in order of date of acceptance. Autho…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort Communications There is a fast track procedure for short papers submitted via the accelerated publication procedure (APP).Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- Authorship Authorship
All listed authors should have contributed to the manuscript substantially and have agreed to the final submitted version. Review editorial standards and scroll down for a description of authorship criteria.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing and Data Availability
This journal encourages data sharing. Review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you will be able to see and select the data availability statement that is right for your submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Reproduction of Copyright Material
If excerpts from copyrighted works owned by third parties are included, credit must be shown in the contribution. It is your responsibility to also obtain written permission for reproduction from the copyright owners. For more information visit Wiley’s Copyright Terms & Conditions FAQ.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Wiley's Preprints Policy statement for subscription/hybrid open access journals
Coloration Technology will consider for review articles previously available as preprints. You may also post the submitted version of a manuscript to a preprint server at any time. You are requested to update any pre-publication versions with a link to the final published article. Data Sharing and Data Availability This journal encourages data sharing. Review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 1. Submission and Peer Review Process
Single-blind peer review model. Model summary
Once the submission materials have been prepared in accordance with the Author Guidelines, manuscripts should be submitted online at https://authors.wiley.com/journal/COTE.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Wiley's Preprints Policy statement for subscription/hybrid open access journals
Preprint server articles accepted. Model summary
Coloration Technology will consider for review articles previously available as preprints. You may also post the submitted version of a manuscript to a preprint server at any time. You are requested to update any pre-publication versions with a link to the final published article. Data Sharing and Data Availability This journal encourages data sharing. Review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you …
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
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 1472-3581
- Electronic ISSN
- 1478-4408
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 142, Issue 5 (October 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Coloration Technology
What CAS zone is Coloration Technology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Coloration Technology is in Zone 4 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Materials Science, Textiles / Chemistry, Applied / Engineering, Chemical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Coloration Technology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.52; CiteScore 4.7, h-index 63.
How long does peer review take at Coloration Technology?
Based on the dates recorded on 87 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 183 days (interquartile range 112–304 days); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 42% (2025). 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 Coloration Technology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: AMA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Graphical abstract: 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 Coloration Technology based?
Of the 4 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 25%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (1), United Kingdom (1) and Portugal (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Coloration Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Coloration Technology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists INSPEC, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Coloration Technology open access, and what is the APC?
Coloration Technology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,950.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .