Industrial Lubrication and Tribology
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47 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Industrial Lubrication and Tribology provides a broad coverage of the materials and techniques employed in tribology. It contains a firm technical news element which brings together and promotes best practice in the three disciplines of tribology, which comprise lubrication, wear and friction. ILT also follows the progress of research into advanced lubricants, bearings, seals, gears and related machinery parts, as well as materials selection. A double-blind peer review process involving the editor and other subject experts ensures the content's validity and relevance.
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ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisIndustrial Lubrication and Tribology (abbr: IND LUBR TRIBOL, ISSN: 0036-8792) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.90, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.337 (Q3), an H-index of 47.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 139 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,752 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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