Wear Journal Citation Rate 2026
0043-1648
eISSN 1873-2577
Elsevier BV
CH
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Wear
Wear (W) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Lubricants and Their Additives and Mechanical stress and fatigue analysis, published by Elsevier BV in CH, catalogued under ISSN 0043-1648 (e-ISSN 1873-2577). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.88 (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 ~$4350 USD). OpenAlex records 24,133 works and 727,018 citations, with an h-index of 242.
Wear Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Wear has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.88, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Lubricants and Their Additives 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.
Wear operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Wear 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 Wear against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Wear
- Budget $4350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Lubricants and Their Additives, Mechanical stress and fatigue analysis, Metal Alloys Wear and Properties. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Wear Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0043-1648 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2577 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $4350 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Wear is published by Elsevier BV and based in Switzerland. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4350.
In our subject taxonomy, Wear is classified under Lubricants and Their Additives, Mechanical stress and fatigue analysis, Metal Alloys Wear and Properties and Metal and Thin Film Mechanics.
Wear 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 4.880.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.880 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection Device
Rishab Ray, Sushant Indupuru • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S16737290
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