Impact Factor
3.57
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.70
370 total citations
h5-index
23
h5 depth signal
Cited share
90.9%
90 of 99
Total citations
370
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.95
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.4%
5 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
India
125
China
118
Iran
52
Brazil
44
Turkey
34
Citing Fields of Research
Drug Delivery Systems
435
Polymer & Macromolecule Science
107
Food Science & Technology
97
Nanoparticles
76
Phytochemicals
67
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,835
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
99
90 cited publications
Last 12 months
49
4.9 publications/month
Open access share
2.0%
1 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
India
125 citing publications
Leading citing field
Drug Delivery Systems
435 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
29 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, 1984-
v1n1, 1984-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Drug Delivery Systems
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
International Microencapsulation Society
Broad Categories
Pharmacy
Drug Delivery Systems
MeSH Descriptors
Capsules
Liposomes
Patents as Topic
Technology, Pharmaceutical
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2731041
Open DOI
Chitosan-coated niosomal meropenem with enhanced antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae from wastewater
Infectious diseases remain among the most critical global health challenges, causing substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In recent years, the emer...
02
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2734903
Open DOI
Fabrication and statistical optimisation of Nifedipine-loaded alginate nanoparticles using honey as a natural stabilizer
03
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2734906
Open DOI
PLGA-based polymeric nanoparticle delivery of a bioactive Houttuynia cordata extract: modulation of anticancer and antibacterial responses
1. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most aggressive and lethal malignancies, contributing substantially to global cancer-related mortality. Despite advances in surgical and chemotherape...
04
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2734904
Open DOI
Alginate-chitosan encapsulated iron oxide (Fe 3 O 4 )-sweet basil oil (SBO) nanoparticles for intestinal delivery in animal nutrition
1. 1.1. In the livestock sector, phytobiotics or plant-based feed additives are categorised as zootechnical additives that enhance animal health and support sustainable environment. Phytobiotics ha...
05
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2727900
Open DOI
Cross-linked alginate/pozzolan (Alg@PZ) microcapsules for sodium diclofenac removal as emerging contaminant
This study investigates the adsorption of sodium diclofenac (SDF) onto Alginate/Pozzolan (Alg@PZ) microcapsules to address pharmaceutical contamination in aquatic systems. The Alg@PZ composite was synthesised via CaCl2 cross-linking by v...
06
07
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2708740
Open DOI
Lurasidone hydrochloride-loaded microparticle-based long-acting injectable: formulation optimisation, characterisation, and payload release kinetics—a proof of concept study
1. The world is currently grappling with the inexorable mental illness and psychiatric disorders. These disorders are characterised by clinically significant disturbances in cognition, thinking, em...
08
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2712989
Open DOI
Levofloxacin-encapsulated engineered elastosomes for targeted trans-tympanic delivery: comprehensive evaluation across in vitro , microbiological, ex vivo , and in vivo models
1. The ear serves as a complex sensory organ responsible for both auditory perception and balance regulation. Anatomically, it is divided into three main regions: the external, middle, and inner ea...
09
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2709765
Open DOI
Microencapsulation of spirulina using spray-drying technique: impact on morphological and structural characteristics
1. Spirulina or Limnospira platensis, a cyanobacteria known for its unique nutritional properties and has a long history of use as functional food. Spirulina contains 60–70% protein; 20% carbohydra...
10
DOI 10.1080/02652048.2026.2704961
Open DOI
Microfluidic synthesised PEGylated ascorbic acid-conjugated silver nanocarriers effectively downregulate oncogenes in invasive ductal carcinoma cells
We aim to formulate highly stabilised nanocarriers for the downregulation of oncogenes in IDC cells. A microfluidic system was operated for the synthesis of silver-tripolyphosphate nanoparticles (AgTPP-NPs) functionalised with polyethyle...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
"Microcapsules, liposomes, nanocapsules, microcells."
Imprint varies.
Print issues ceased with v. 30, no. 8 (Dec. 2013).
Also issued online.
"The official journal of the International Microencapsulation Society."
Vol. 1, no. 1 (JAN/MAR 1984)19920825 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper