What is the Impact Factor of Tribology & Lubrication Technology?

The journal Tribology & Lubrication Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Tribology & Lubrication Technology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Tribology & Lubrication Technology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.190 (Q4) and an H-index of 29.

Who publishes Tribology & Lubrication Technology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Tribology & Lubrication Technology is published by Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,451 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Tribology & Lubrication Technology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Tribology & Lubrication Technology is "TRIBOL LUBR TECHNOL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Tribology & Lubrication Technology

Abbreviation (ISO):TRIBOL LUBR TECHNOL

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Identifier (ISSN):1545-858X(Print)

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Publisher:Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

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Impact Factor Trend (2023–2025)

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Current (2025):0

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.19

#22,599

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

29 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

87articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

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Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringComposite MaterialsMetallurgyBusinessPhysicsChemistryOrganic ChemistryGeologyThermodynamicsBiologyComputer Science

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Mechanical

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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Total Citations1

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Total Citations2

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2023	0.16	—	—
2021	—	1	1
2020	—	4	2
2019	—	4	0
2018	—	4	0
2017	—	22	16
2016	—	7	4
2015	—	2	2
2014	—	2	0
2013	—	4	0
2012	—	2	2
2011	—	4	2
2010	—	5	9

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #22,599Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2003-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.19

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.11

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,451 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations37

3-Year Documents380

Citable Documents380

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 Rate44.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Mechanical EngineeringQ4

Mechanics of MaterialsQ4

Surfaces and InterfacesQ4

Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ4

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Tribology & Lubrication Technology (abbr: TRIBOL LUBR TECHNOL, ISSN: 1545-858X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.190 (Q4), an H-index of 29.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 87 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,451 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.