Journal of Tribology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Tribology publishes over 100 outstanding technical articles of permanent interest to the tribology community annually and attracts articles by tribologists from around the world.

The journal features a mix of experimental, numerical, and theoretical articles dealing with all aspects of the field.

In addition to being of interest to engineers and other scientists doing research in the field, the Journal is also of great importance to engineers who design or use mechanical components such as bearings, gears, seals, magnetic recording heads and disks, or prosthetic joints, or who are involved with manufacturing processes.

Scope: Friction and wear; Fluid film lubrication; Elastohydrodynamic lubrication; Surface properties and characterization; Contact mechanics; Magnetic recordings; Tribological systems; Seals; Bearing design and technology; Gears; Metalworking; Lubricants; Artificial joints

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.679

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	102

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8407

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1495

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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 Engineering, Materials Science and 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.

• State of the Art in Laser Surface Texturing

  Citation: 1179

  Authors: Izhak

• Fractal Model of Elastic-Plastic Contact Between Rough Surfaces

  Citation: 1125

  Authors: A., B.

• An Elastic-Plastic Model for the Contact of Rough Surfaces

  Citation: 1053

  Authors: W. R., I., D. B.

• Role of Fractal Geometry in Roughness Characterization and Contact Mechanics of Surfaces

  Citation: 820

  Authors: A., B.

• An Asperity Microcontact Model Incorporating the Transition From Elastic Deformation to Fully Plastic Flow

  Citation: 682

  Authors: Yongwu, David M., L.

• A Finite Element Study of Elasto-Plastic Hemispherical Contact Against a Rigid Flat

  Citation: 576

  Authors: Robert L., Itzhak

• A Full Numerical Solution to the Mixed Lubrication in Point Contacts

  Citation: 464

  Authors: Yuan-Zhong, Dong

• A Review of Rolling Contact Fatigue

  Citation: 455

  Authors: Farshid, Behrooz, Trevor S., Nihar, Nagaraj K.

• Analysis of Ultra-Thin Gas Film Lubrication Based on Linearized Boltzmann Equation: First Report—Derivation of a Generalized Lubrication Equation Including Thermal Creep Flow

  Citation: 438

  Authors: S., R.

• A New Fatigue Life Model for Rolling Bearings

  Citation: 364

  Authors: E., T. A.

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