Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
0723-2632
eISSN 1434-453X
Springer Science+Business Media
AT
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (RMRE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Drilling and Well Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, published by Springer Science+Business Media in AT, catalogued under ISSN 0723-2632 (e-ISSN 1434-453X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.10 (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 ~$3590 USD).
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.10, 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.
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 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 Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
- Budget $3590 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) | 0723-2632 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1434-453X |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Austria |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Austria. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering is classified under Drilling and Well Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Landslides and related hazards and Rock Mechanics and Modeling.
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 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 5.096.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.096 | 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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