ISIJ International Journal Citation Rate 2026
0915-1559
eISSN 1347-5460
The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan
JP
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About ISIJ International
ISIJ International (II) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Iron and Steelmaking Processes and Metal Alloys Wear and Properties, published by The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0915-1559 (e-ISSN 1347-5460). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.47 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $700 USD. OpenAlex records 9,728 works and 236,973 citations, with an h-index of 142.
ISIJ International Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ISIJ International has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.47, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Iron and Steelmaking Processes 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.
As a fully open-access publication, ISIJ International makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $700 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in ISIJ International 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 ISIJ International against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ISIJ International
- Budget $700 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Iron and Steelmaking Processes, Metal Alloys Wear and Properties, Metallurgical Processes and Thermodynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0915-1559 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1347-5460 |
| Publisher | The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | $700 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
ISIJ International is published by The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan and based in Japan. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 700.
In our subject taxonomy, ISIJ International is classified under Iron and Steelmaking Processes, Metal Alloys Wear and Properties, Metallurgical Processes and Thermodynamics and Metallurgy and Material Forming.
ISIJ International 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 1.470.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.470 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S63511553
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