Journal profile · Engineering-Building and Construction
Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
ISSN 2458-973X · Yildiz Technical University · Turkey
Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 39 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies is published by Yildiz Technical University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Concrete and Cement Materials Research, Innovative concrete reinforcement materials and Materials Engineering and Processing, together about 35.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Building and Construction and Civil and Structural Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (JSCMT) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that reports on all aspects of sustainable construction materials and advanced construction technologies. The aim of this journal is to highlight research and development leading to innovative, sustainable, and environmentally friendly construction practices. It serves as a platform for disseminating cutting-edge knowledge and fostering collaboration among researchers, engineers, and professionals working in the field of sustainable construction. JSCMT seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry by promoting research that leads to real-world applications. The journal encourages interdisciplinary contributions that integrate scientific innovation with practical implementation to advance sustainability in construction. Topics Specific topics covered in the journal include: Sustainable Construction Materials and Green Chemistry Development and characterization of eco-friendly binders, including alternative cements (e.g., geopolymers) and alkali-activated materials. Chemical composition, hydration mechanisms, and phase transformations in sustainable building materials. Advanced chemical admixtures and sustainable additives for concrete, mortar, and asphalt. Polymer-based and bio-based construction materials, including biopolymers and eco-friendly resins. Chemical stability, degradation, and aging mechanisms of construction materials. Circular Economy and Waste Valorization Recycling and reuse of construction and demolition waste. Chemical and mechanical processes for material recovery from municipal solid waste (MSW). Strategies for designing structures with demountable, deconstructable, and recyclable materials. Sustainable resource management and zero-waste construction strategies. Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Reduction Low-carbon construction materials and carbon capture technologies in cement and concrete production. Passive and active energy-efficient strategies in building materials and design. Green roofing systems, phase change materials (PCMs), and thermal insulation advancements. Renewable energy integration in construction materials and infrastructure. Embodied energy analysis and greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Durability and Structural Performance Advanced durability assessment methods for sustainable construction materials. Self-healing materials and smart coatings for enhanced structural perf
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Building and Construction
Editor-in-chief Orhan CANPOLATPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 18%); most named Türkiye 5, Mainland China 3, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, India 1 (17 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering16%
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materialsEngineering9.6%
- Materials Engineering and ProcessingEngineering9.4%
- Recycled Aggregate Concrete PerformanceEngineering7.7%
- Hygrothermal properties of building materialsEngineering6%
- Building energy efficiency and sustainabilityEngineering5.6%
- Sustainable Building Design and AssessmentEngineering5.4%
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced ConcreteEngineering3.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | Q2 | 115/258 | — |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | Q2 | 215/434 | — |
| General Energy | Q3 | 44/79 | — |
| Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment | Q3 | 206/345 | — |
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
EBSCO, CNKI, EBSCO Essentials, TR Index / TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM TR Dizin, CNKI-China National Knowledge Infrastructure ScholarPublisher website
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
- 3.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.81LetPub ·
- h-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 35OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.52OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 239 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 27 | 353 |
| 2025 | 39 | 39 | 434 |
| 2024 | 33 | 33 | 217 |
| 2023 | 35 | 35 | 149 |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | 74 |
| 2021 | 20 | 20 | 39 |
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
- 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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| 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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- 4–6
- Reference style
- Vancouver
Article types accepted9
- book reviewThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original research articles, review articles, case studies, technical notes, letters to t…Length not stated
- book reviewsJSCMT accepts the following types of articles: Original Research Papers, Review Articles, Book Reviews.Length not stated
- case studyThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original research articles, review articles, case studies, technical notes, letters to t…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original research articles, review articles, case studies, technical notes, letters to t…Length not stated
- original research articleThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original research articles, review articles, case studies, technical notes, letters to t…Length not stated
- original research papersJSCMT accepts the following types of articles: Original Research Papers, Review Articles, Book Reviews.Length not stated
- review articleThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original research articles, review articles, case studies, technical notes, letters to t…Length not stated
- review articlesJSCMT accepts the following types of articles: Original Research Papers, Review Articles, Book Reviews.Length not stated
- technical noteThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original research articles, review articles, case studies, technical notes, letters to t…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Author Contributions
All authors must have made substantial contributions to the work in accordance with the journal’s authorship criteria. A clear and detailed description of each author’s contributions must be provided at the time of submission through the journal’s submission system. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that: all listed authors meet the authorship criteria, all contributions are acc…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of Interest
Authors must declare all relevant interests that could be perceived as conflicting. Authors should explain why each interest may represent a conflict. If no conflicts exist, the authors should state this. Submitting authors are responsible for co-authors declaring their interests.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability
It is stated that the published publication includes all graphics and data collected or developed during the study.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
The journal follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Model summary
The journal follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open Access. Model summary
Open Access means that your research is freely accessible online as soon as it is published, allowing anyone to read and cite your work without barriers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
Single-blind peer review. Model summary
All manuscripts are subjected to peer review and are expected to meet the standards of academic excellence. If approved by the editor, submissions will be considered by peer reviewers, whose identities will remain anonymous to the authors and vice versa; identities of authors will remain anonymous to the reviewers (Single-blind peer review). The decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of a …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening via iThenticate / Crossref Similarity Check. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts are screened for potential plagiarism via iThenticate software.
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
- Yildiz Technical University
- Country or region
- Turkey
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2458-973X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
How long does peer review take at Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies?
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 Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: 4–6; Reference style: Vancouver. 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 Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies based?
Of the 17 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 18%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Türkiye (5), Mainland China (3) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .