Journal profile · Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Journal of Membrane Science and Research
ISSN 2476-5406 · Amirkabir University of Technology - Membrane Processes Research Laboratory · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Membrane Science and Research: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Membrane Science and Research is published by Amirkabir University of Technology - Membrane Processes Research Laboratory. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Membrane Separation Technologies, Membrane Separation and Gas Transport and Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques, together about 65.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Membrane Science and Research (JMSR) is an Open Access journal with completely Free of Charge publication policy, which provides a focal point for membranologists (academic and industrial chemical and polymer engineers, chemists, materials scientists) working on both Membranes and Membrane Processes, particularly for four major sectors, including Energy, Water, Environment and Food. The journal publishes original research and review papers on membranes (organic, inorganic, metallic, liquid, etc.) and membrane processes (MF, UF, NF, RO, ED, Dialysis, MD, PV, CDI, FO, GP, VP, etc.), module/process design, membrane formation/structure/performance, fouling, and processes/applications in the above-mentioned sectors. Primary emphasis is on structure, function, performance, and application of essentially non-biological membranes. The Journal of Membrane Science and Research publishes Full Text Papers, State-of-the-Art Reviews (which should not only summarize the research contributions in a subject, they should also provide comprehensive/critical evaluation of the scientific literature), Letters to the Editor, and Perspectives (which should provide a focused discussion of an important area of membranes, either related to the science or technology of membranes, emphasizing recent developments, future challenges, and/or new opportunities) and Short Communications, in Open-Access form and completely Free-of-Charge. Perspective articles will be by invitation only, and they will be reviewed by Editor-in-Chief of the journal and members of our Editorial board. Journal of Membrane Science and Research also welcomes submissions describing use of hybrid membrane-based separation technologies such as coupling membrane processes with thermal, sorption and other hybrid unit operations. In addition, the journal considers exceptional research on new membrane materials, processes and technologies; nano- engineered/enhanced membranes; energy consumption in membrane processes, coupling renewable energy with membranes and energy recovery; pre-treatment, post-treatment and integrated systems for membranes; causes, consequences, and countermeasures of the membrane fouling and scaling; and technical, economic, and regulatory analyses of full-scale membrane plants for industrial applications.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Ali KargariPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 12, United States 3, Canada 3, France 2, Italy 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Membrane Separation TechnologiesEnvironmental Science33.8%
- Membrane Separation and Gas TransportEngineering19.4%
- Membrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesEngineering12%
- Wastewater Treatment and ReuseEnvironmental Science3.9%
- Carbon Dioxide Capture TechnologiesEngineering3.3%
- Extraction and Separation ProcessesEngineering2.6%
- Freezing and Crystallization ProcessesEngineering2.6%
- Fuel Cells and Related MaterialsEngineering2.4%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 147/256 | 42nd |
| Surfaces, Coatings and Films | Q3 | 86/141 | 39th |
| Filtration and Separation | Q4 | 17/21 | 21st |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CASPublisher website
Other: Crossref, Scimago Journal Rank (SJR)
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2024
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 56OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 177 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 177 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 187 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 220 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 257 |
| 2021 | 24 | 24 | 305 |
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)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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 | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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
- 100–250 words
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted2
- research paperResearch PaperLength not stated
- review paperReview PaperLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship
Language: good English (American or British). Model summary
Please write your text in good English (American or British usage is accepted, but not a mixture of these).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Authors must disclose conflicts of interest. Model summary
All authors are requested to disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest including any financial, personal or other relationships with other people or organizations within three years of beginning the submitted work that could inappropriately influence, or be perceived to influence, their work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Funding sources must be identified in Acknowledgement. Model summary
You are requested to identify (in Acknowledgement) who provided financial support for the conduct of the research and/or preparation of the article and to briefly describe the role of the sponsor(s), if any, in study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; and in the decision to submit the article for publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open Access under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 3.0). Model summary
Articles published in Journal of Membrane Science and Research will be Open-Access articles distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors may suggest at least three potential referees; editor retains sole right to decide. Model summary
Please submit, with the manuscript, the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of at least three potential referees. Note that the editor retains the sole right to decide whether or not the suggested reviewers are used.
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
- Amirkabir University of Technology - Membrane Processes Research Laboratory
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2476-5406
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Membrane Science and Research
How long does peer review take at Journal of Membrane Science and Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 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 Journal of Membrane Science and Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 100–250 words; Suggested reviewers: Required, 3; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; 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 Journal of Membrane Science and Research based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (12), United States (3) and Canada (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Membrane Science and Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Membrane Science and Research is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Membrane Science and Research open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Membrane Science and Research 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: .