International Journal of Thermal Sciences Citation Rate 2026
1290-0729
eISSN 1778-4166
Elsevier BV
FR
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Thermal Sciences
International Journal of Thermal Sciences (IJTS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows and Heat Transfer Mechanisms, published by Elsevier BV in FR, catalogued under ISSN 1290-0729 (e-ISSN 1778-4166). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.32 (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 ~$3660 USD). OpenAlex records 9,386 works and 266,878 citations, with an h-index of 166.
International Journal of Thermal Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Thermal Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.32, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows 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 Thermal 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 Thermal 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 Thermal Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Thermal Sciences
- Budget $3660 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows, Heat Transfer Mechanisms, Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1290-0729 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1778-4166 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | France |
| APC / Cost | $3660 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Thermal Sciences is published by Elsevier BV and based in France. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3660.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Thermal Sciences is classified under Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows, Heat Transfer Mechanisms, Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies and Heat Transfer and Optimization.
International Journal of Thermal 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 4.324.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.324 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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