Journal profile · Engineering, Chemical
Indian Journal of Chemical Technology
ISSN 0971-457X · eISSN 0975-0991 · National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) · INDIA · Bimonthly
Indian Journal of Chemical Technology: CAS Zone 4 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.82; diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review 6–12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 78 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Indian Journal of Chemical Technology is published by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) 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 Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal and Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry, together about 24.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Indian Journal of Chemical Technology has established itself as the leading journal in the exciting field of chemical engineering and technology. It is intended for rapid communication of knowledge and experience to engineers and scientists working in the area of research development or practical application of chemical technology. This bimonthly journal includes novel and original research findings as well as reviews in the areas related to – Chemical Engineering, Catalysis, Leather Processing, Advanced materials, Membrane Separation, Pharmaceuticals and Drugs, Agrochemicals, Reaction Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Petroleum Technology, Corrosion & Metallurgy and Applied Chemistry.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Chemical
Editor-in-chief Narahari SastryPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 24, Japan 1, Türkiye 1, South Africa 1, Russia 1 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Corrosion Behavior and InhibitionMaterials Science9.4%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science8.8%
- Inorganic and Organometallic ChemistryChemistry6.6%
- Extraction and Separation ProcessesEngineering6.5%
- Water Quality Monitoring and AnalysisEnvironmental Science5.8%
- Electrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsChemistry5%
- Analytical Chemistry and SensorsChemical Engineering4.9%
- Concrete Corrosion and DurabilityEngineering4.9%
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 | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 4 |
| 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 4 |
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 | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 0.82LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 33LetPub ·
- h-index
- 35OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 265OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.56OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 22.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.81%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 74LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,752 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 56 | 3 |
| 2025 | 78 | 78 | 33 |
| 2024 | 87 | 87 | 87 |
| 2023 | 89 | 89 | 159 |
| 2022 | 92 | 92 | 826 |
| 2021 | 83 | 83 | 113 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- No page charges
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Not considered
- Spectra, curves and XRD patterns
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism
- AI use
AI use disclosure is mandatory, stating tool name, version, purpose, how used, and extent of contribution. Model summary
If AI is used, disclosure is mandatory. The disclosure should clearly state the name of the tool, its version, the purpose of use, how it was used, and the extent of its contribution.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Names and email addresses entered on the site are used exclusively for stated journal purposes and not shared. Model summary
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright transfers from author to publisher upon publication. Model summary
Once published, the copyright of the paper will be transferred from the author to publisher.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Being a Platinum Open Access Journal, we neither levy any article processing charge (APC) to the authors nor subscription charges to the readers. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Except where otherwise noted, the Articles on this site are licensed under Cr…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism CSIR-NIScPR Policy on Plagiarism
The system of formal communication in science through publication in primary journals is based on originality and quality of information, being the only criteria for publication. However, there have been tendencies to misuse the system and vitiate the process of science communication for personal benefits. One of the ills, afflicting science communication, is plagiarism. Attempts at plagiarism may…
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
- National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR)
- Country or region
- INDIA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0971-457X
- Electronic ISSN
- 0975-0991
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 33, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Indian Journal of Chemical Technology
What CAS zone is Indian Journal of Chemical Technology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology is in Zone 4 of Engineering, and in Zone 4 of the minor category 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 Indian Journal of Chemical Technology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.82; CiteScore 1.7, h-index 35.
How long does peer review take at Indian Journal of Chemical Technology?
Authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Indian Journal of Chemical Technology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: 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 Indian Journal of Chemical Technology based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (24), Japan (1) and Türkiye (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Indian Journal of Chemical Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Indian Journal of Chemical Technology open access, and what is the APC?
Indian Journal of Chemical Technology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .