Engineering Fracture Mechanics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0013-7944
eISSN 1873-7315
Elsevier
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Engineering Fracture Mechanics
Engineering Fracture Mechanics (EFM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier in US, catalogued under ISSN 0013-7944 (e-ISSN 1873-7315). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.95 (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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 59 days.
Engineering Fracture Mechanics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Engineering Fracture Mechanics has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.95, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 Fracture Mechanics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 59 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Engineering Fracture Mechanics 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 Fracture Mechanics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Engineering Fracture Mechanics
- The average time from submission to first decision is 59 days, which is moderate for the field.
| ISSN (Print) | 0013-7944 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-7315 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~59 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Engineering Fracture Mechanics is published by Elsevier and based in United States.
For prospective authors, Engineering Fracture Mechanics returns a first decision in about 59 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.953.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.953 | 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.
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