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WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #10,360Hybrid

Flow Measurement and Instrumentation

Acronym:flowmeasinst
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Abbreviation (ISO):FLOW MEAS. INSTRUM
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Identifier (ISSN):0955-5986(Print)
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Publisher:Elsevier BV
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.3↑ +0.6
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Flow Measurement and Instrumentation

WoS Q2
02351.4120181.9820191.9720202.0420212.4220222.220232.320242.720253.32026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.3
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.572
#10,360

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
77

77 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate17.4%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
187articles/year
12.23% Gold OA•98.53% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Flow Measurement and Instrumentation is dedicated to disseminating the latest research results on all aspects of flow measurement, in both closed conduits and open channels. The design of flow measurement systems involves a wide variety of multidisciplinary activities including modelling the flow sensor, the fluid flow and the sensor/fluid interactions through the use of computation techniques; the development of advanced transducer systems and their associated signal processing and the laboratory and field assessment of the overall system under ideal and disturbed conditions. FMI is the essential forum for critical information exchange, and contributions are particularly encouraged in the following areas of interest: Modelling: the application of mathematical and computational modelling to the interaction of fluid dynamics with flowmeters, including flowmeter behaviour, improved flowmeter design and installation problems. Application of CAD/CAE techniques to flowmeter modelling are eligible. Design and development: the detailed design of the flowmeter head and/or signal processing aspects of novel flowmeters. Emphasis is given to papers identifying new sensor configurations, multisensor flow measurement systems, non-intrusive flow metering techniques and the application of microelectronic techniques in smart or intelligent systems. Calibration techniques: including descriptions of new or existing calibration facilities and techniques, calibration data from different flowmeter types, and calibration intercomparison data from different laboratories. Installation effect data: dealing with the effects of non-ideal flow conditions on flowmeters. Papers combining a theoretical understanding of flowmeter behaviour with experimental work are particularly welcome.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Physics88.1%Mechanics74.9%Engineering69.6%Mathematics68.9%Thermodynamics66.4%Computer science65.3%Quantum mechanics59.3%Geometry57.2%Materials science53.6%Flow (mathematics)51.4%Mechanical engineering37.8%Geography37.2%Geology33%Aerospace engineering29.8%Meteorology29.8%Biology29.2%Optics28.4%Environmental science27%Medicine25.2%Chemistry24.7%Flow measurement24.4%Electrical engineering24%Acoustics23.5%Turbulence21.7%Psychology21.7%Statistics20.5%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Q2
Rank55/184
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Q2
Rank33/81
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Q2
Rank53/184
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Q2
Rank31/81
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.3
Articles / Year411
Total Citations175
2025
IF2.7
Articles / Year334
Total Citations838
2024
IF2.3
Articles / Year243
Total Citations1,718
2023
IF2.2
Articles / Year176
Total Citations1,523
2022
IF2.42
Articles / Year145
Total Citations1,745

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,360Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1989-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematicsPhysics and Astronomy
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.572

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
3.56

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,992 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,742
3-Year Documents505
Citable Documents503

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 Rate26.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Science ApplicationsQ2
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ2
InstrumentationQ2
Modeling and SimulationQ2
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: 17.4%

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):
3区ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
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

Flow Measurement and Instrumentation (acronym: flowmeasinst, abbr: FLOW MEAS. INSTRUM, ISSN: 0955-5986) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier BV in England since 1989. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.572 (Q2), an H-index of 77.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 19.8周, a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 187 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,992 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
1989
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
ELSEVIER SCI LTD, THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD, ENGLAND, OXON, OX5 1GB

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