Soft Science Achieves a 2025 CiteScore of 14.3, Marking Strong Growth in Academic Impact
Soft Science (SS) has reached a new milestone in its development. According to the 2025 CiteScore metrics officially released by Elsevier, the journal has achieved a CiteScore of 14.3, representing an impressive 93.23% increase compared with its 2024 score.
This outstanding performance places Soft Science 30th among 256 journals in the Materials Science (miscellaneous) category, ranking it within the top 12% of journals in the field. The substantial rise reflects the journal's increasing recognition and influence within the global materials science and interdisciplinary research communities.
These achievements highlight the collective efforts of the journal's editorial team, reviewers, authors, and readers, as well as SS's ongoing commitment to publishing high-quality, innovative research. As the journal continues to grow, it remains dedicated to advancing scientific discovery, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and serving as a premier international platform for disseminating cutting-edge research.
Looking ahead, SS will continue to honor the trust and expectations of its academic community. Guided by our commitment to rigorous, professional, and efficient publishing standards, we remain dedicated to disseminating high-impact scientific discoveries, fostering an international platform for scholarly exchange, and promoting collaboration and progress at the frontiers of emerging research.
Editor: Jiaxin Li
Language Editor: Amir Khan
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Soft Science
