What is the Impact Factor of Archives of Thermodynamics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Archives of Thermodynamics is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Archives of Thermodynamics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Archives of Thermodynamics is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.300 (Q3) and an H-index of 23.

Who publishes Archives of Thermodynamics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Archives of Thermodynamics is published by Polish Academy of Sciences. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,585 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #17,198Hybrid

Archives of Thermodynamics

Identifier (ISSN):1231-0956(Print)/2083-6023(Online)

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Publisher:Polish Academy of Sciences

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS ESCIJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Archives of Thermodynamics

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.3

#17,198

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

23 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate37.5%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

50articles/year

99.57% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The aim of the Archives of Thermodynamics is to disseminate knowledge between scientists and engineers interested in thermodynamics and heat transfer and to provide a forum for original research conducted in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as all over the world. The journal encompass all aspect of the field, ranging from classical thermodynamics, through conduction heat transfer to thermodynamic aspects of multiphase flow. Both theoretical and applied contributions are welcome. Only original papers written in English are consider for publication.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics94.9%Engineering92.4%Thermodynamics87.2%Materials science77.4%Quantum mechanics61.6%Industrial chemistry59.8%Biochemical engineering59.8%Mechanics57.6%Environmental science48.2%Mechanical engineering44.4%Chemistry44.4%Mathematics40.9%Organic chemistry39.7%Geography31.7%Computer science28.7%Process engineering28.6%Heat transfer27.9%Waste management26.4%Geometry24.8%Composite material24.6%Meteorology24.6%Aerospace engineering22.9%Heat exchanger21.6%Geology21.3%Biology20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Thermodynamics

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

THERMODYNAMICS

Rank63/78

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

THERMODYNAMICS

Rank64/78

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
THERMODYNAMICS	JCRESCI	63/78	Q4
THERMODYNAMICS	JCIESCI	64/78	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year19

Total Citations0

2025

IF1.2

Articles / Year80

Total Citations28

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year122

Total Citations247

2023

IF0.9

Articles / Year37

Total Citations116

2022

IF—

Articles / Year43

Total Citations144

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	19	0
2025	1.2	80	28
2024	0.8	122	247
2023	0.9	37	116
2022	—	43	144
2021	—	36	124
2020	—	47	216
2019	—	41	182
2018	—	17	97
2017	—	33	348
2016	—	32	341
2015	—	35	333

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #17,198Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2003-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Physics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.3

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.37

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,585 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations265

3-Year Documents186

Citable Documents185

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate19.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 37.5%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区THERMODYNAMICS

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Archives of Thermodynamics (ISSN: 1231-0956) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of THERMODYNAMICS, published by Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.300 (Q3), an H-index of 23.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 50 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,585 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.