International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization
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Aims & Scope
International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization publishes original research papers, short communications, review articles, book reviews, and symposium announcements covering all aspects of coal preparation. The journal is significant reading for all individuals involved with coal preparation, including those in operations, engineering, management, education, and scientific research. Topics include: coal properties and coal petrography; coal quality and characterization; surface chemistry of coal and minerals; crushing, grinding and liberation; coal screening and classification; dense medium and density separations; froth flotation and oil agglomeration; process control and optimization; flocculation and thickening; dewatering and thermal drying; briquetting and pelletizing; coal handling and storage; coal utilization and blending; waste disposal and pollution; utility waste product utilization; and carbon based material. Additional subjects covered by the journal include properties of coal/water and coal/oil slurries as well as the processing of oil shales and tarsands by physical and physiochemical methods.
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ENERGY & FUELS
MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING
ENERGY & FUELS
MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING
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ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization (acronym: gcop, abbr: INT. J. COAL PREP. UTIL, ISSN: 1939-2699) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Routledge in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.00, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.404 (Q2), an H-index of 41.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 144 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,816 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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