| Title | International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences |
| Abbreviation | Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q1) |
| h-index | 200 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 1048 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 2.331 |
| Impact Score | 7.72 |
| Publisher | Elsevier B.V. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| ISSN | 13651609 |
| Best Quartile | Q1 |
| Coverage History | 1969-2023 |
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.
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is 1048. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.331. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 200. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.
The ISSN of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences journal is 13651609. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is cited by a total of 6909 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).
The Impact IF 2023 of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is 7.72, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences IF is increased by a factor of 0.49 and approximate percentage change is 6.78% when compared to preceding year 2022, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.
Impact IF 2023 of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is 7.72. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2024 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2023 | 7.72 |
| 2022 | 7.23 |
| 2021 | 7.05 |
| 2020 | 7.65 |
| 2019 | 4.87 |
| 2018 | 4.56 |
| 2017 | 3.50 |
| 2016 | 3.24 |
| 2015 | 3.03 |
| 2014 | 2.67 |
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences has an h-index of 200. It means 200 articles of this journal have more than 200 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
The ISSN of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is 13651609. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.
The overall rank of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is 1048. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.331. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2023 | 2.331 |
| 2022 | 1.965 |
| 2021 | 1.913 |
| 2020 | 2.143 |
| 2019 | 1.810 |
| 2018 | 2.185 |
| 2017 | 2.259 |
| 2016 | 1.863 |
| 2015 | 1.995 |
| 2014 | 1.868 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2023 | 1048 |
| 2022 | 1359 |
| 2021 | 1351 |
| 2020 | 1170 |
| 2019 | 1575 |
| 2018 | 1162 |
| 2017 | 1118 |
| 2016 | 1614 |
| 2015 | 1447 |
| 2014 | 1583 |
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1969-2023. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci.. This abbreviation ('Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.
If your research field is/are related to Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.
The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences latest impact IF is 7.72. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 7.72 (2023) and 2.67 (2014), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 5.15 in the previous 10 years.
The International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.331, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.331 in 2023 and the lowest being 1.810 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences over the previous 10-year period stands at 5.15.
The latest h-index of the International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is 200.
The International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.
The International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is currently ranked 1048 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1048 in 2023 and its lowest position of 1614 in 2016.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci..
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.
The International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 13651609.
The best quartile for the International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences is Q1 (2023).
The International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1969-2023.
| Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title | Type | Ranking | Publisher | h-index | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historia | journal | 28724 | Universidade Estadual Paulista | 8 | 0.02 |
| Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy | journal | 9578 | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. | 47 | 1.23 |
| CESifo Economic Studies | journal | 9721 | Oxford University Press | 34 | 0.89 |
| Mathematical Modelling and Analysis | journal | 11193 | Vilnius Gediminas Technical University | 29 | 1.75 |
| International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems | journal | 16153 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 25 | 1.10 |
| Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Conference, CAS | conference and proceedings | 25734 | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. | 16 | 0.00 |
| Proteomics - Clinical Applications | journal | 9438 | Wiley-VCH Verlag | 64 | 2.28 |
| Engenharia Agricola | journal | 17841 | Sociedade Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola | 32 | 1.00 |
| International Journal of Press/Politics | journal | 711 | SAGE Publications Inc. | 81 | 7.76 |
| Journal of Digestive Diseases | journal | 6849 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 62 | 1.99 |
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | Coming Soon |
| 2023 | 7.72 |
| 2022 | 7.23 |
| 2021 | 7.05 |
| 2020 | 7.65 |
| 2019 | 4.87 |
| 2018 | 4.56 |
| 2017 | 3.50 |
| 2016 | 3.24 |
| 2015 | 3.03 |
| 2014 | 2.67 |
