What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Friction and Wear?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Friction and Wear is 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Friction and Wear indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Friction and Wear is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.226 (Q3) and an H-index of 28.

Who publishes Journal of Friction and Wear and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Friction and Wear is published by Pleiades Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,688 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Friction and Wear?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Friction and Wear is "J. FRICT. WEAR" with common acronym "jfrw". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #20,405Subscription

Journal of Friction and Wear

Acronym:jfrw

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. FRICT. WEAR

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Identifier (ISSN):1068-3666(Print)/1934-9386(Online)

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Publisher:Pleiades Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.6↑ +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 Journal of Friction and Wear

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.226

#20,405

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

28 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate40%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

72articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Friction and Wear is intended to bring together researchers and practitioners working in tribology. It provides novel information on science, practice, and technology of lubrication, wear prevention, and friction control. Papers cover tribological problems of physics, chemistry, materials science, and mechanical engineering, discussing issues from a fundamental or technological point of view.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials ScienceEngineeringComposite MaterialsPhysicsMetallurgyChemistryMechanical EngineeringOrganic ChemistryQuantum MechanicsThermodynamicsComputer ScienceMathematicsNanotechnologyBiologyGeographyGeology

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Mechanical Materials Science Multidisciplinary

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank173/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank451/472

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank176/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank448/473

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	173/184	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	451/472	Q4
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	176/184	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	448/473	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.6

Articles / Year10

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.5

Articles / Year58

Total Citations9

2024

IF0.5

Articles / Year55

Total Citations63

2023

IF0.7

Articles / Year60

Total Citations131

2022

IF0.614

Articles / Year63

Total Citations164

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.6	10	0
2025	0.5	58	9
2024	0.5	55	63
2023	0.7	60	131
2022	0.614	63	164
2021	0.568	72	222
2020	0.606	98	568
2019	0.489	99	620
2018	0.574	91	681
2017	—	84	642
2016	—	92	753
2015	—	91	940

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #20,405Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1992-1993, 1996-2002, 2007, 2009-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.226

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.65

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,688 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations120

3-Year Documents178

Citable Documents178

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 Rate32.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Mechanics of MaterialsQ3

Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ3

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: 40%

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ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

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

Journal of Friction and Wear (acronym: jfrw, abbr: J. FRICT. WEAR, ISSN: 1068-3666) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Pleiades Publishing in Byelarus since 2007. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.226 (Q3), an H-index of 28.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 72 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,688 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.