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International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1365-1609 eISSN 1873-4545 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
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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.
How International Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+108%
Field avg: 3.35
APC vs Field Avg
+17%
Field avg: $3114

Compared against 15 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about International Journal of Rock Mechanics …

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 6.964 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences is $3640 USD.

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences is published by Elsevier BV.

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences is 1365-1609. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-4545.

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.96, ranked across all journals in our database.
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2025 6.964 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

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