What is the Impact Factor of Welding Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Welding Journal is 1.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Welding Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Welding Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.254 (Q3) and an H-index of 84.

Who publishes Welding Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Welding Journal is published by American Welding Society. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,742 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Welding Journal is "WELDING J" with common acronym "wj". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #19,065Hybrid

Welding Journal

Acronym:wj

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Abbreviation (ISO):WELDING J

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Identifier (ISSN):0043-2296(Print)

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Publisher:American Welding Society

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.7↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Welding Journal

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.254

#19,065

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

84 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate9.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

46articles/year

95.65% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Welding Journal has been published continually since 1922 — an unmatched link to all issues and advancements concerning metal fabrication and construction. Each month the Welding Journal delivers news of the welding and metal fabricating industry. Stay informed on the latest products, trends, technology and events via in-depth articles, full-color photos and illustrations, and timely, cost-saving advice. Also featured are articles and supplements on related activities, such as testing and inspection, maintenance and repair, design, training, personal safety, and brazing and soldering.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering98.3%Materials science91.9%Metallurgy88.3%Mechanical engineering87.2%Composite material86.5%Welding75.6%Physics62.6%Chemistry62.1%Quantum mechanics49.5%Organic chemistry42.5%Forensic engineering36.8%Computer science36.3%Crystallography36%Microstructure35.7%Engineering drawing30.6%Optics28.6%Physical chemistry28.5%Thermodynamics27.4%Arc welding27.4%Heat-affected zone23.6%Laser23.1%Mathematics21.4%Alloy21.2%Laser beam welding21.1%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Metallurgical Engineering

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Rank56/97

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Rank53/97

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING	JCRSCIE	56/97	Q3
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING	JCISCIE	53/97	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.7

Articles / Year17

Total Citations6

2025

IF1.4

Articles / Year33

Total Citations55

2024

IF2.2

Articles / Year33

Total Citations85

2023

IF2.2

Articles / Year28

Total Citations137

2022

IF2.217

Articles / Year26

Total Citations182

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.7	17	6
2025	1.4	33	55
2024	2.2	33	85
2023	2.2	28	137
2022	2.217	26	182
2021	1.833	30	410
2020	1.219	30	474
2019	1.34	25	323
2018	1.652	29	435
2017	—	36	107
2016	—	6	50
2015	—	5	35

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #19,065Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1969-1990, 1994-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.254

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.53

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,742 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations148

3-Year Documents224

Citable Documents166

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 Rate22.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Mechanical EngineeringQ3

Mechanics of MaterialsQ3

Metals and AlloysQ3

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: 9.1%

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)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

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

Welding Journal (acronym: wj, abbr: WELDING J, ISSN: 0043-2296) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by American Welding Society in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.254 (Q3), an H-index of 84.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 46 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,742 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.