Top 10 Heat Transfer and Optimization Journals (2026 Ranking)

Explore the leading academic journals in Heat Transfer and Optimization. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.

Highest Citation Rate Heat Transfer and Optimization Journal 2026

The highest citation rate heat transfer and optimization journal currently in our catalog is Alexandria Engineering Journal, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 7.25, published by Elsevier BV. The ranked list below shows the full heat transfer and optimization journal ranking by Citation Rate.

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Ranked List: Top Heat Transfer and Optimization Publications
#1
Alexandria Engineering Journal
Elsevier BV · ISSN: 1110-0168
CR: 7.25
Open Access
#2
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Elsevier BV · ISSN: 2214-157X
CR: 6.18
Open Access
#3
Applied Thermal Engineering
Elsevier BV · ISSN: 1359-4311
CR: 6.05
#4
CR: 4.71
#5
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
Elsevier BV · ISSN: 0142-727X
CR: 4.44
#6
International Journal of Thermal Sciences
Elsevier BV · ISSN: 1290-0729
CR: 4.32
#7
International Journal of Refrigeration
Elsevier BV · ISSN: 0140-7007
CR: 3.69
#8
Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
Elsevier BV · ISSN: 0894-1777
CR: 2.75
#9
Thermal Science
Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences · ISSN: 0354-9836
CR: 0.79
Open Access

All Journals in Heat Transfer and Optimization

Alexandria Engineering Journal

Elsevier BV

1110-0168 IF 7.25
Applied Thermal Engineering

Elsevier BV

1359-4311 IF 6.05
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

Elsevier BV

2214-157X IF 6.18
Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science

Elsevier BV

0894-1777 IF 2.75
International Journal of Refrigeration

Elsevier BV

0140-7007 IF 3.69
International Journal of Thermal Sciences

Elsevier BV

1290-0729 IF 4.32
Thermal Science

Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences

0354-9836 IF 0.79

Heat Transfer and Optimization Journals — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest citation rate heat transfer and optimization journal in 2026?

The top-ranked heat transfer and optimization journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.

How do I search journal of heat transfer and optimization citation rate?

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Are there open access heat transfer and optimization journals with high citation rate?

Yes — heat transfer and optimization titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.

What does heat transfer and optimization journal ranking mean?

The heat transfer and optimization journal ranking on this page is by OpenAlex Citation Rate — the average citation count for articles published in the prior two years. Other ranking systems (CiteScore, SJR, OpenAlex Quartiles) apply different windows and weightings. Read what journal citation rate means »

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