Tribology International Journal Citation Rate 2026
0301-679X
eISSN 1879-2464
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Tribology International
Tribology International (TI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions and Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0301-679X (e-ISSN 1879-2464). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.24 (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 ~$5030 USD).
Tribology International Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Tribology International has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.24, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions 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.
Tribology International operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Tribology 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 Tribology International against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Tribology International
- Budget $5030 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions, Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, Lubricants and Their Additives. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0301-679X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-2464 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $5030 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Tribology International 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 5030.
In our subject taxonomy, Tribology International is classified under Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions, Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, Lubricants and Their Additives and Tribology and Lubrication Engineering.
Tribology 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 7.237.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.237 | 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: S24284137
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