Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0167-8442
eISSN 1872-7638
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics (TAFM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fatigue and fracture mechanics and High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0167-8442 (e-ISSN 1872-7638). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.55 (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 ~$3620 USD).
Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.55, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Fatigue and fracture mechanics 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.
Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics 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 Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
- Budget $3620 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fatigue and fracture mechanics, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Mechanical Behavior of Composites. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0167-8442 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7638 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3620 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3620.
In our subject taxonomy, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics is classified under Fatigue and fracture mechanics, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Mechanical Behavior of Composites and Numerical methods in engineering.
Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics 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 5.549.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.549 | 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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