Engineering Failure Analysis Journal Citation Rate 2026
1350-6307
eISSN 1873-1961
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Engineering Failure Analysis
Engineering Failure Analysis (EFA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition and Fatigue and fracture mechanics, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1350-6307 (e-ISSN 1873-1961). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.53 (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 10,662 works and 229,052 citations, with an h-index of 129.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 47 days.
Engineering Failure Analysis Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Engineering Failure Analysis has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.53, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition 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.
Engineering Failure Analysis operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 47 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Engineering Failure Analysis 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 Engineering Failure Analysis against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Engineering Failure Analysis
- The average time from submission to first decision is 47 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, Fatigue and fracture mechanics, Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Engineering Failure Analysis Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1350-6307 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-1961 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~47 days to first decision |
| h-index | 130 |
| Total Works | 10,808 |
| Total Citations | 234,777 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 7.35 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Engineering Failure Analysis is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3820.
In our subject taxonomy, Engineering Failure Analysis is classified under Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, Fatigue and fracture mechanics, Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals and Mechanical Failure Analysis and Simulation.
Engineering Failure Analysis is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Engineering Failure Analysis returns a first decision in about 47 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 10,808 works that have together drawn 234,777 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 130; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.531; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 7.35.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.531 | 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 | 1,123 | 6,311 |
| 2024 | 1,168 | 15,777 |
| 2023 | 791 | 16,518 |
| 2022 | 918 | 21,874 |
| 2021 | 737 | 17,569 |
| 2020 | 750 | 19,785 |
| 2019 | 676 | 18,353 |
| 2018 | 331 | 9,971 |
| 2017 | 363 | 11,449 |
| 2016 | 226 | 7,887 |
| 2015 | 335 | 11,438 |
| 2014 | 276 | 9,663 |
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