International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
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227 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
This journal is concerned with original research, new developments, site measurements and case studies in rock mechanics and rock engineering. It provides an international forum for the publication of high quality papers on the subject of rock mechanics and the application of rock mechanics principles and techniques to mining and civil engineering projects built on or in rock masses. These projects include slopes, open-pit mines, quarries, shafts, tunnels, caverns, underground mines, metro systems, dams and hydro-electric stations, geothermal energy, petroleum engineering, and radioactive waste disposal. Papers are welcomed on all relevant topics and especially on theoretical developments, analytical methods, numerical methods, rock testing, site investigation, and case studies.
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ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING
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ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences (acronym: ijrmms, abbr: INT. J. ROCK MECH. MIN. SCI, ISSN: 1365-1609) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier BV in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 8.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.048 (Q1), an H-index of 227.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 18周, a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 348 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,833 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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