01Impact factor
Impact factor of Main Group Chemistry (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Main Group Chemistry published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Chemistry, Multidisciplinaryrank 201 of 258 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Main Group Chemistry
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Main Group Chemistry is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at Main Group Chemistry
Retractions per year
Most common reasons (a retraction can have several):
Main Group Chemistry has 4 retracted papers on record, the latest in Oct 2022. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
03Funders
Who funds research published in Main Group Chemistry
Funders named most often
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04Indexing
Indexing of Main Group Chemistry
- ISSN
- 1024-1221
- eISSN
- 1026-7581
- Publisher
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- Subjects
- Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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05How to submit
How to submit to Main Group Chemistry
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06Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Main Group Chemistry
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Main Group Chemistry when the 237 journals of Chemistry, Multidisciplinary in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | Afinidad | 0.87 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 198 | Moroccan Journal of chemistry | 0.86 | ESCI | Some open access |
| 199 | Orbital - The Electronic Journal of Chemistry | 0.85 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 200 | Supramolecular chemistry | 0.83 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 202 | Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | 0.71 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 203 | Kemija u industriji | 0.69 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 204 | Egyptian Journal of Chemistry | 0.67 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 205 | Revue Roumaine de Chimie | 0.65 | SCIE | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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08Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Main Group Chemistry?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Main Group Chemistry is 0.75: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 0.75 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Main Group Chemistry?
The h-index of Main Group Chemistry is 27 (October 2026): 27 of its papers have each been cited at least 27 times. Its i10-index is 161.
What is the APC of Main Group Chemistry?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$4,150 for Main Group Chemistry (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Main Group Chemistry?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Main Group Chemistry is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Main Group Chemistry indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Main Group Chemistry appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Main Group Chemistry an SCIE journal?
Yes. Main Group Chemistry is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Main Group Chemistry in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Main Group Chemistry is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does Main Group Chemistry offer an APC waiver?
Main Group Chemistry follows the policy of IOS Press: NA; IOS Press open access agreements now hosted by Sage, Sage waiver coverage not verified. No country rule: the publisher decides case by case, or has no waiver scheme. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Has Main Group Chemistry retracted papers?
Yes. 4 retracted papers are on record for Main Group Chemistry, 4 of them in the last 10 years; the most common reasons are concerns/issues about article, concerns/issues about referencing/attributions, concerns/issues about image. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
Who funds research published in Main Group Chemistry?
14% of 108 recent research articles in Main Group Chemistry name a funder; the funders named most often are National Research Foundation, Science and Engineering Research Board, The University of Jeddah.
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