Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0886-7798 eISSN 1878-4364 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
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Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (TUST) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis and Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0886-7798 (e-ISSN 1878-4364). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.47 (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 ~$3560 USD). OpenAlex records 9,946 works and 276,801 citations, with an h-index of 172.

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.47, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis 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.

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 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 Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
  • Budget $3560 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures, Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Tunnelling and Underground … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+68%
Field avg: 3.85
APC vs Field Avg
+10%
Field avg: $3239

Compared against 18 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0886-7798
ISSN (Online) 1878-4364
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3560 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 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 3560.

In our subject taxonomy, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is classified under Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures, Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics and Modeling.

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 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 6.468.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 6.468 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is $3560 USD.

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is published by Elsevier BV.

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 0886-7798. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1878-4364.

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.47, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
6.468
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 6.468 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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OpenAlex ID: S139192911

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