Collagen and Leather journal gains international indexing
The journal Collagen and Leather, co-sponsored by Sichuan University and the China Leather Association, has been indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) and the Engineering Index (EI) in 2024.
This recognition places the journal among a select group of publications in the leather sector acknowledged for academic rigour and research quality. It is expected to receive its first Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Impact Factor in June 2025, with an estimated score between 8.5 and 9.0.
According to the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS), the inclusion highlights growing global interest in leather research, particularly in areas such as sustainability and material innovation.
Managing editor Ms Qixian Zhang said the journal aims to support global exchange and the advancement of leather science. IULTCS president Dr Joan Carles Castell congratulated the editorial team, calling the recognition a milestone for the industry.
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