Tribology Online

Aims & Scope

Tribology Online is a peer-reviewed electronic journal that facilitates global exchange of up-to-date information among tribologists and researchers in relevant fields. The journal publishes high-quality papers on all aspects of tribology, including science and technology of lubrication, friction, wear, lubricants, tribo-materials, and tribo-systems.

The journal is open access, fully supported by the Japanese Society of Tribologists, and offers authors the opportunity to publish with no publication fee. Readers can access the publication with no subscription fee, making it a valuable resource for the global tribology community.

The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, the science and technology of lubrication, friction, wear, lubricants, tribo-materials, and tribo-systems. Its open-access model ensures that the latest research and findings are readily available to researchers, scientists, and industry professionals worldwide.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Apc url
• Homepage
• Aims scope

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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