What is the Impact Factor of ASHRAE Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of ASHRAE Journal is 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is ASHRAE Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, ASHRAE Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.263 (Q3) and an H-index of 45.

Who publishes ASHRAE Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

ASHRAE Journal is published by Amer. Soc. Heating, Ref. Air-Conditoning Eng. Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,517 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of ASHRAE Journal?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of ASHRAE Journal is "ASHRAE J". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #18,636Subscription

ASHRAE Journal

Abbreviation (ISO):ASHRAE J

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Identifier (ISSN):0001-2491(Print)

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Publisher:Amer. Soc. Heating, Ref. Air-Conditoning Eng. Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.7↑ +0.7

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for ASHRAE Journal

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.263

#18,636

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

45 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation RateN/A

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

73articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

ASHRAE Journal publishes practical, application-oriented papers about HVAC&R technology that range from back-to-basics features to reviews of emerging technologies.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering93.1%Environmental science80.5%Physics74.1%Thermodynamics56.8%Mechanical engineering50.5%Computer science49.1%Geography42.3%Biology40.3%Architectural engineering40.2%Meteorology35.5%Ecology33.2%Economics26%Air conditioning25%Quantum mechanics22.6%Electrical engineering20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Mechanical

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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

JCRSCIE2026

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Rank90/104

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank169/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

THERMODYNAMICS

Rank72/78

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Rank98/104

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank180/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

THERMODYNAMICS

Rank78/78

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	90/104	Q4
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	169/184	Q4
THERMODYNAMICS	JCRSCIE	72/78	Q4
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	98/104	Q4
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	180/184	Q4
THERMODYNAMICS	JCISCIE	78/78	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

15 year

2026Latest

IF0.7

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF0.8

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2022

IF0.603

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2021

IF0.418

Articles / Year3

Total Citations7

2020

IF0.221

Articles / Year2

Total Citations90

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.7	—	—
2023	0.8	—	—
2022	0.603	—	—
2021	0.418	3	7
2020	0.221	2	90
2019	0.209	3	58
2018	0.22	1	3
2017	—	3	1
2016	—	3	2
2015	—	3	5
2014	—	8	27
2013	—	10	16
2012	—	7	16
2011	—	8	28
2010	—	6	25

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #18,636Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1967, 1969-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.263

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.20

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,517 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations78

3-Year Documents289

Citable Documents243

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 Rate11.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Building and ConstructionQ3

Mechanical EngineeringQ3

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: N/A

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CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

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

ASHRAE Journal (abbr: ASHRAE J, ISSN: 0001-2491) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Amer. Soc. Heating, Ref. Air-Conditoning Eng. Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.263 (Q3), an H-index of 45.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 73 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,517 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.