International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences Citation Rate 2026
1365-1609
eISSN 1873-4545
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences (IJRMMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Drilling and Well Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1365-1609 (e-ISSN 1873-4545). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.96 (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 (APC ~$3640 USD).
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.96, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Drilling and Well Engineering 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 Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 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 Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Rock Mechanics …
- Budget $3640 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Drilling and Well Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Landslides and related hazards. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1365-1609 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4545 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3640 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3640.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences is classified under Drilling and Well Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Landslides and related hazards and Rock Mechanics and Modeling.
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 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 6.964.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.964 | 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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