What is the Impact Factor of Fluid Dynamics Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Fluid Dynamics Research is 1.00, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Fluid Dynamics Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Fluid Dynamics Research is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.248 (Q3) and an H-index of 61.

Who publishes Fluid Dynamics Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Fluid Dynamics Research is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,774 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Fluid Dynamics Research?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Fluid Dynamics Research is "FLUID DYN. RES" with common acronym "fdr". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #19,344Hybrid

Fluid Dynamics Research

Acronym:fdr

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Abbreviation (ISO):FLUID DYN. RES

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Identifier (ISSN):0169-5983(Print)

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Publisher:IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Fluid Dynamics Research

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.248

#19,344

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

61 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate7.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

48articles/year

50.71% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Fluid Dynamics Research publishes original and creative works in all fields of fluid dynamics. The scope includes theoretical, numerical and experimental studies that contribute to the fundamental understanding and/or application of fluid phenomena.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics90.2%Mechanics84.5%Thermodynamics76.6%Mathematics75%Quantum mechanics59.2%Geography58.5%Engineering56.9%Meteorology56.3%Geometry54.3%Materials science40.4%Classical mechanics39.6%Computer science39.4%Aerospace engineering37%Turbulence36.2%Flow (mathematics)34.7%Geology26.7%Mathematical analysis25.2%Composite material23.8%Vortex22.2%Reynolds number22%Mechanical engineering20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Mechanics

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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

MECHANICS

Rank141/172

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

Rank36/43

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank137/172

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS

Rank38/43

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MECHANICS	JCRSCIE	141/172	Q4
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS	JCRSCIE	36/43	Q4
MECHANICS	JCISCIE	137/172	Q4
PHYSICS, FLUIDS & PLASMAS	JCISCIE	38/43	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1

Articles / Year29

Total Citations5

2025

IF1.1

Articles / Year52

Total Citations87

2024

IF1.3

Articles / Year53

Total Citations110

2023

IF1.5

Articles / Year38

Total Citations122

2022

IF1.5

Articles / Year41

Total Citations174

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1	29	5
2025	1.1	52	87
2024	1.3	53	110
2023	1.5	38	122
2022	1.5	41	174
2021	1.067	46	348
2020	0.918	60	522
2019	0.993	52	386
2018	0.94	82	906
2017	—	104	1,013
2016	—	74	673
2015	—	52	555

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #19,344Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1986-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringEngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.248

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.87

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,774 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations123

3-Year Documents126

Citable Documents122

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 Rate20.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesQ3

Mechanical EngineeringQ3

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: 7.7%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区MECHANICS

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

Fluid Dynamics Research (acronym: fdr, abbr: FLUID DYN. RES, ISSN: 0169-5983) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by IOP Publishing Ltd. in Netherlands since 1986. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.00, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.248 (Q3), an H-index of 61.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 48 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,774 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.