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Journal of Rheology

United StatesCondensed Matter Physics (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Mechanics of Materials (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
128H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.717SJR (2025)
1957-1970, 1978-2026Coverage

About Journal of Rheology

About Journal of Rheology

Journal of Rheology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 3251 (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1957-1970, 1978-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0148-6055, 1520-8516; H-index 128.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (128): Exceptionally high — 128 articles have each been cited at least 128 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in Journal of Rheology

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Journal of Rheology?
0148-6055, 1520-8516.

Who publishes Journal of Rheology?
3251.

What are Journal of Rheology's metrics?
H-index 128.

Is Journal of Rheology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0097-0360, 0148-6055, 1520-8516
ISSN-L0097-0360
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationAmerican Institute of Physics
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex3,998
Citations recorded in OpenAlex176,337
OpenAlex H-index165
Years represented in OpenAlex1966–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Rheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies; Polymer crystallization and properties; Material Dynamics and Properties; Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties; Polysaccharides Composition and Applications; Surfactants and Colloidal Systems.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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