Journal of Thermal Science

Aims & Scope

Founded in 1992, JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCE, an international multi-disciplinary journal of energy and power sciences in English language sponsored by the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, publishes high quality papers of original work on experimental, numerical and theoretical investigations from contributors throughout the world.

The scope of the Journal covers the following aspects: engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, aerothermodynamics of internal flows, heat and mass transfer, combustion and reaction; sustainability of energy systems; energy conservation and storage; energy efficiency and climate change mitigation; renewable energy; nuclear energy; building, urban and distributed energy systems; cooling and refrigeration, heat pump; transport energy and emissions; operation, diagnostics and control of energy systems; energy policy and management.

Review papers and scholarly research articles of high scientific/technical quality related to the development, advancement, and improved understanding of energy, power and environment sciences are sought.

The Journal also incorporates technical notes, short communications, and discussions on previous published papers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.596

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	42

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9742

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1529

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A review on lithium-ion power battery thermal management technologies and thermal safety

  Citation: 237

  Authors: Zhoujian, Li, Yong, Chao, Xuejiao

• Supercritical CO2: Properties and Technological Applications - A Review

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Polikhronidi, Batyrova, Aliev, Abdulagatov

• Heat transfer enhancement in a parabolic trough solar receiver using longitudinal fins and nanofluids

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Benabderrahmane, Aminallah, Laouedj, Benazza, J. P.

• Review of Molecular Simulation Method for Gas Adsorption/desorption and Diffusion in Shale Matrix

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Hui, Zhiguo, Ying, Junqiang, Bo

• Lessons from rotor 37

  Citation: 110

  Authors: J. D.

• A straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine with a directed guide vane row — Effect of guide vane geometry on the performance —

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Manabu, Hideki, Takao, Yasunari, Michiaki, Atsushi

• A review of heat transfer enhancement through flow disruption in a microchannel

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Anupam, Pankaj

• Micro-Channel Heat Sink: A Review

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Jinzhi, Xiaoling, Nan, Yanping, Xudong, David

• Unstable head-flow characteristic generation mechanism of a low specific speed mixed flow pump

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Masahiro, Hideaki, Isamu, Yoshinori

• Efficiency of vertical geothermal heat exchangers in the ground source heat pump system

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Heyi, Nairen, Zhaohong

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