International Journal of Fracture Citation Rate 2026
0376-9429
eISSN 1573-2673
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Fracture
International Journal of Fracture (IJF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fatigue and fracture mechanics and High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0376-9429 (e-ISSN 1573-2673). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.77 (Q2 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 (APC ~$3390 USD).
International Journal of Fracture Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Fracture has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.77, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Fatigue and fracture mechanics 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.
International Journal of Fracture operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Fracture 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 International Journal of Fracture against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Fracture
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fatigue and fracture mechanics, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Mechanical Behavior of Composites. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0376-9429 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-2673 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Fracture is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Fracture is classified under Fatigue and fracture mechanics, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Mechanical Behavior of Composites and Numerical methods in engineering.
International Journal of Fracture is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.772.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.772 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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