Rheologica Acta
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Aims & Scope
"Rheologica Acta is the official journal of The European Society of Rheology. The aim of the journal is to advance the science of rheology, by publishing high quality peer reviewed articles, invited reviews and peer reviewed short communications. The Scope of Rheologica Acta includes: - Advances in rheometrical and rheo-physical techniques, rheo-optics, microrheology - Rheology of soft matter systems, including polymer melts and solutions, colloidal dispersions, cement, ceramics, glasses, gels, emulsions, surfactant systems, liquid crystals, biomaterials and food. - Rheology of Solids, chemo-rheology - Electro and magnetorheology - Theory of rheology - Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, complex fluids in microfluidic devices and flow instabilities - Interfacial rheology Rheologica Acta aims to publish papers which represent a substantial advance in the field, mere data reports or incremental work will not be considered. Priority will be given to papers that are methodological in nature and are beneficial to a wide range of material classes. It should also be noted that the list of topics given above is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. The editors welcome feedback on the journal and suggestions for reviews and comments."
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisRheologica Acta (acronym: ra, abbr: RHEOL. ACTA, ISSN: 0035-4511) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1958. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.492 (Q2), an H-index of 99.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 60 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,915 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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