Materials Evaluation

Materials Evaluation (ME) is ASNT's flagship journal with news and features covering all aspects of NDT and the NDT industry. The technical content in ME is peer-reviewed by qualified technicians and researchers, ensuring quality details and discussion. The journal’s history and archive reaches back to the earliest formative days of the Society.

Current Issue: September 2024 - Volume 82, Issue 9

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Check out the latest edition of Materials Evaluation, where we explore key topics including the impact of digital transformation on NDT, the effects of the EU Data Act on the industry, and ASNT's new ATO certification program for training organizations. We also delve into new research on nondestructive evaluation of weld microstructures in power plants and understanding concrete failure. Don’t miss out on our popular sections like Industry News, Standards Update, New Products, Snapshots, and more!

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ME Metrics

Authors published in Materials Evaluation reach a large and engaged audience of NDT professionals and are eligible for that year’s Outstanding Paper Award.

 


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Usage

13K+
monthly circulation

18K+
annual DOI resolutions


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Citation Metrics

2.18 (2021)
3-year Impact Factor (SJR) 

1.0 (2022) 
Impact Score
(based on Scopus) 

1.18 (2020)
2-year Impact Factor (SJR)

1.0 (2019)
CiteScore

0.921 (2021)
4-year impact factor (SJR)

34 (2023)
Google h-index


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Speed/Acceptance

34 Days
average from submission to first decision

3 Months
average from acceptance to publication

58 Days
average from submission to final decision

57%
acceptance rate

Materials Evaluation Options

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