Applied Thermal Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
1359-4311
eISSN 1873-5606
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Applied Thermal Engineering
Applied Thermal Engineering (ATE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adsorption and Cooling Systems and Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1359-4311 (e-ISSN 1873-5606). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.05 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 33,202 works and 1,027,855 citations, with an h-index of 249.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 67 days.
Applied Thermal Engineering Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Thermal Engineering has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.05, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Adsorption and Cooling Systems research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Applied Thermal Engineering operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 67 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Thermal Engineering should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Applied Thermal Engineering against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Thermal Engineering
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 67 days.
- This journal covers Adsorption and Cooling Systems, Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies, Heat Transfer and Optimization. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Applied Thermal Engineering Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1359-4311 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-5606 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~67 days to first decision |
| h-index | 249 |
| Total Works | 33,228 |
| Total Citations | 1,028,851 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.64 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Thermal Engineering is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3790.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Thermal Engineering is classified under Adsorption and Cooling Systems, Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies, Heat Transfer and Optimization and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies.
Applied Thermal Engineering is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Applied Thermal Engineering returns a first decision in about 67 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 33,228 works that have together drawn 1,028,851 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 249; its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 5.484 (2023) to 6.050 (2025); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.64.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 10% over the last 2 years (from 5.484 to 6.050), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.050 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 5.484 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,882 | 20,461 |
| 2024 | 2,814 | 40,012 |
| 2023 | 2,155 | 46,573 |
| 2022 | 1,718 | 48,729 |
| 2021 | 1,280 | 43,904 |
| 2020 | 1,500 | 57,820 |
| 2019 | 1,612 | 68,447 |
| 2018 | 1,538 | 70,740 |
| 2017 | 2,976 | 90,379 |
| 2016 | 2,926 | 109,495 |
| 2015 | 1,231 | 60,933 |
| 2014 | 1,021 | 48,599 |
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