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WoS ESCI Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #8,772Hybrid

International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology

Acronym:jprt
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Identifier (ISSN):1996-6814(Print)/1997-1400(Online)
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Publisher:Springer Nature
Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.5↑ +1
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS ESCIJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology

WoS Q2
023502023320242.520253.52026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.5
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.665
#8,772

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
53

53 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ2
Self-Citation Rate26.7%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
207articles/year
8.48% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The objective of the International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology is to provide a platform to promote exchange of ideas among pavement engineering communities around the world. The journal attempts to disseminate information on all aspects of pavement engineering and technology developed through research and practical experiences.The journal is published bi-monthly, in January, March, May, July, September, and November each year (six issues in each volume). Contributions in the form of research paper, review, or discussions will be considered for publication. To cover a wide range of pavement engineering disciplines and industrial applications, the journal includes the following topics: Advanced analytical and computational techniques in pavement engineeringPavement mechanics and pavement designPavement construction, performance, management, maintenance, and rehabilitation techniquesPavement materialsPavement recyclingPavement surface and subsurface drainageEnvironmental issues associated with pavement materials and constructionAccelerated and full-scale pavement testingNon-destructive testingInnovative design method and practicePavement-vehicle interaction and safety issuePavement PreservationPavement Instrumentation

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Materials ScienceComposite MaterialsEngineeringGeographyArchaeologyHistoryPhysicsGeologyMetallurgyChemistryThermodynamicsStructural EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringCivil EngineeringOrganic ChemistryComputer ScienceBiologyMathematicsQuantum MechanicsEnvironmental ScienceMechanical Engineering

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRESCI2026

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Q2
Rank33/104
IndexESCI
JCRESCI2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Q2
Rank63/193
IndexESCI
JCRESCI2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q3
Rank248/472
IndexESCI
JCIESCI2026

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Q2
Rank39/104
IndexESCI
JCIESCI2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Q2
Rank73/193
IndexESCI
JCIESCI2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q2
Rank235/473
IndexESCI

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.5
Articles / Year207
Total Citations99
2025
IF2.5
Articles / Year193
Total Citations529
2024
IF3
Articles / Year91
Total Citations701
2023
IF0
Articles / Year136
Total Citations1,301
2022
IF—
Articles / Year133
Total Citations1,525

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #8,772Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2009-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.665

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
4.31

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,065 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,411
3-Year Documents339
Citable Documents339

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

Civil and Structural EngineeringQ2
Mechanics of MaterialsQ2
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: 26.7%

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):
3区CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
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

International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology (acronym: jprt, ISSN: 1996-6814) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering, published by Springer Nature in Taiwan. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.665 (Q2), an H-index of 53.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 6 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 207 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,065 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
Springer Nature
Publication Language
English
Frequency
6 issues per year
Indexing & Databases
ScopusPubMed

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Database Updated: 2026-09-28