Journal profile · Polymer Science
Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics
ISSN 0022-2348 · eISSN 1525-609X · Taylor and Francis Ltd. · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1967
Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics: CAS Zone 4 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.6; subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; median 60 days to acceptance (99 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 104 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. 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 Polymer crystallization and properties, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, together about 50.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Polymers and Plastics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Devoted to the publication of significant fundamental advances in the physics of macromolecular solids and liquids, both synthetic and natural, this international journal presents original, high-quality research across the full breadth of polymer physics. It encompasses all areas traditionally associated with polymer solid-state and liquid physics, while also embracing the rapidly evolving, interdisciplinary nature of the field. Modern polymer physics extends well beyond its classical foundations, intersecting with disciplines such as materials science, soft condensed matter physics, chemistry, biology, nanotechnology, and engineering. The journal reflects this expansion by welcoming contributions that advance physical understanding through theory, simulation, and experiment. Published papers include detailed experimental, theoretical, and computational studies on topics such as, but not limited to: Structure–property relationships in polymer solids and melts Morphology and structure development in polymers Polymer self-assembly and supramolecular polymers Molecular dynamics, relaxation, and rheological behavior Phase behavior, crystallization, and glass transition phenomena Polymer interfaces, surfaces, thin films, and confined systems Mechanical, thermal, dielectric, and transport properties Optical and electro-optical properties of polymeric materials Biopolymers, soft matter, and polymer-based hybrid or nanostructured materials Nonequilibrium phenomena and processing–structure relationships Spectroscopic characterization and molecular-level analysis Adhesives, coatings, and interfacial phenomena Surfaces, thin films, confined polymers, and transport properties Through rigorous analysis and clear physical insight, the journal aims to advance fundamental understanding and foster cross-disciplinary dialogue within the global polymer physics community.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Polymer Science
Editor-in-chief E. Bhoje GowdPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 2, United States 1 (3 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Polymer crystallization and propertiesMaterials Science22.2%
- Polymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesMaterials Science18.9%
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMaterials Science9%
- Rheology and Fluid Dynamics StudiesChemical Engineering4.2%
- Material Dynamics and PropertiesMaterials Science3.5%
- Synthesis and properties of polymersMaterials Science3.3%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science3%
- Fiber-reinforced polymer compositesEngineering2.9%
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 | Polymer Science | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | 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 | Polymer Science | 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
EI CompendexWeb of ScienceINSPECCASCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: ProQuest, OCLC, EBSCOhost (various), FIZ Technik e.V. TEMA - Technology and Management, Genamics JournalSeek, OCLC ArticleFirst Electronic Collections Online, ProQuest (various), Clarivate Analytics Current Chemical Reactions Database, World Ceramic Abstracts (Online)
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
- 1.6LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.7Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.27LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.27Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.53Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 43LetPub ·
- h-index
- 93OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,821OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.58OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 17.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 102LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 61,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,273 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 95 | 0 | 28 |
| 2025 | 104 | 6 | 289 |
| 2024 | 165 | 4 | 621 |
| 2023 | 100 | 4 | 480 |
| 2022 | 80 | 1 | 392 |
| 2021 | 59 | 3 | 390 |
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
60 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 35 days – 87 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 13 days (100 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 78 days
- Sample
- 99 articles with submission and acceptance dates (231 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 2.3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 43%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 26 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 25 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 17 daysPublisher 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access
- Open access Open access
Hybrid open access journal, part of Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving the option to publish open access. Model summary
Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the d…
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
- Taylor and Francis Ltd.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1967
- ISSN
- 0022-2348
- Electronic ISSN
- 1525-609X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 65, Issue 10 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics
What CAS zone is Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics is in Zone 4 of Engineering, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Polymer Science. 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 Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.6; CiteScore 2.9, h-index 93.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics?
Based on the dates recorded on 99 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 60 days (interquartile range 35–87 days); authors report an average review time of about 2.3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 43%. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics based?
Of the 3 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, Web of Science, INSPEC, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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: .