| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 234 | 367 | 343 | 32 |
Mrs Bulletin primarily focuses on research topics in Energy materials, Nanotechnology, Engineering physics, Optoelectronics and Engineering ethics. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Energy materials, it also covered topics in Manufacturing engineering, Construction engineering, Energy (signal processing), Composite material and Focus (computing). It addresses concerns in Nanotechnology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Nano- and Polymer.
The most cited publications investigate areas of study like Nanotechnology, Energy materials, Optoelectronics, Composite material and Thin film. The works on Nanotechnology tackled in the published articles bring together disciplines like Polymer and Electronics. Energy materials study tackled in the most cited publications is connected to the field of Engineering physics.
The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Energy materials, Nanotechnology, Engineering physics, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Nanocomposite. The journal tackles studies in Engineering ethics and the interrelated subject of Technical writing to gain insights into Energy materials. The concepts on Nanotechnology presented in Mrs Bulletin can also apply to other research fields, including Polymer and Energy storage.
The presented Engineering physics research focuses mostly on Ceramic and, on occasion, topics in Sintering. Issues in Nanocomposite were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Composite number, Microstructure and Phase (matter). Mrs Bulletin covers Microstructure research under the subject of Composite material.
A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.
The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.
The top authors publishing in Mrs Bulletin (based on the number of publications) are:
The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.
Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered
The top affiliations publishing in Mrs Bulletin (based on the number of publications) are:
The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.
The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.
The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.
During the most recent 2021 edition, 38.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.90% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 26.19% of all publications and 33.33% were from other institutions.
A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.
The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.
The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.
Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).
The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:
The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.
Weichen Hong;Brian C. Wyatt;Srinivasa Kartik Nemani;Babak Anasori
(2020)Kai Dong;Youfan Hu;Jin Yang;Sang-Woo Kim
(2021)Xiaolei Wu;Yuntian Zhu
(2021)Jonathan A. Fan
(2020)Thomas Pertsch;Yuri Kivshar
(2020)Daniel Gall;Judy J. Cha;Zhihong Chen;Hyeuk-Jin Han
(2021)Yeonsik Choi;Jahyun Koo;John A. Rogers
(2020)For those interested in advancing their education in Materials Science, exploring 1 year masters programs can be a strategic choice. These accelerated degrees offer an efficient way to gain specialized knowledge without the commitment of a longer traditional program.
Many students also consider 2 year online degrees that pay well to balance cost, time, and job market outcomes. Materials Science graduates often benefit from such efficient pathways, entering fields like engineering, product development, or quality control with competitive salaries.
Choosing the right major is essential for future career success. Materials Science ranks among the best college majors for the future due to its strong links to emerging technologies and sustainability innovations, ensuring robust demand in various industries.
Additionally, complementary degrees such as a masters in communications can enhance a Materials Scientist’s ability to lead projects and collaborate across disciplines, expanding leadership and managerial opportunities in technical fields.
