What is the Impact Factor of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science is 3.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.706 (Q1) and an H-index of 153.

Who publishes Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science is published by Elsevier Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,218 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science is "EXP. THERM FLUID SCI" with common acronym "etfs". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #8,154Hybrid

Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science

Acronym:etfs

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Abbreviation (ISO):EXP. THERM FLUID SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):0894-1777(Print)

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Publisher:Elsevier Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.5↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.706

#8,154

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

153

153 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate10.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

243articles/year

20.43% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science provides a forum for research emphasizing experimental work that enhances fundamental understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. In addition to the principal areas of research, the journal covers research results in related fields, including combined heat and mass transfer, flows with phase transition, micro- and nano-scale systems, multiphase flow, combustion, radiative transfer, porous media, cryogenics, turbulence, and novel experimental techniques.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

PhysicsMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringThermodynamicsEngineeringQuantum MechanicsGeographyMeteorologyMathematicsChemistryGeometryAerospace EngineeringOrganic ChemistryComposite MaterialsComputer ScienceOpticsBiologyGeology

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Mechanical

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank50/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

Rank7/43

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

THERMODYNAMICS

Rank28/78

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank43/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

Rank13/43

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

THERMODYNAMICS

Rank20/78

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	50/184	Q2
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS	JCRSCIE	7/43	Q1
THERMODYNAMICS	JCRSCIE	28/78	Q2
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	43/184	Q1
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS	JCISCIE	13/43	Q2
THERMODYNAMICS	JCISCIE	20/78	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.5

Articles / Year117

Total Citations40

2025

IF3.3

Articles / Year217

Total Citations573

2024

IF2.8

Articles / Year197

Total Citations1,282

2023

IF3.2

Articles / Year229

Total Citations2,476

2022

IF3.37

Articles / Year177

Total Citations2,172

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.5	117	40
2025	3.3	217	573
2024	2.8	197	1,282
2023	3.2	229	2,476
2022	3.37	177	2,172
2021	3.232	172	2,617
2020	3.444	242	4,894
2019	3.493	315	7,152
2018	3.204	384	10,057
2017	—	351	11,946
2016	—	327	13,586
2015	—	302	12,300

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #8,154Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1988-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringEnergyEngineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.706

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.97

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,218 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,176

3-Year Documents569

Citable Documents567

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 Rate24.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Aerospace EngineeringQ1

Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesQ1

Mechanical EngineeringQ1

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2

Nuclear Energy and EngineeringQ2

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: 10.7%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2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

Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science (acronym: etfs, abbr: EXP. THERM FLUID SCI, ISSN: 0894-1777) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.706 (Q1), an H-index of 153.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 12周, a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 243 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,218 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.