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Tribology Online

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.01

h-Index

2024-2025

 23

Rank

2024-2025

 19308

SJR

2024-2025

 0.235

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Tribology Online
Abbreviation Tribol. Online
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q3)
h-index 23
Overall Rank/Ranking 19308
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.235
Impact Score 1.01
Publisher Japanese Society of Tribologists
Country Japan
ISSN 18812198, 1881218X
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 2013-2025




About Tribology Online


Tribology Online is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q3). It is published by Japanese Society of Tribologists. The overall rank of Tribology Online is 19308. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.235. 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 23. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Tribology Online journal is 18812198, 1881218X. 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. Tribology Online is cited by a total of 131 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Tribology Online Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Tribology Online is 1.01, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Tribology Online IF is decreased by a factor of 0.06 and approximate percentage change is -5.61% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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.

Table Setting

Tribology Online Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Tribology Online is 1.01. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Tribology Online. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.01
2023 1.07
2022 1.25
2021 0.97
2020 0.80
2019 0.48
2018 0.83
2017 0.81
2016 0.56
2015 0.61
2014 0.28

Tribology Online h-index


  Table Setting

Tribology Online has an h-index of 23. It means 23 articles of this journal have more than 23 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.




Tribology Online ISSN


The ISSN of Tribology Online is 18812198, 1881218X. 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.

Table Setting

Tribology Online Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Tribology Online is 19308. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.235. 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 of Tribology Online by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.235
2023 0.275
2022 0.413
2021 0.336
2020 0.343
2019 0.381
2018 0.464
2017 0.556
2016 0.300
2015 0.368
2014 0.247

Ranking of Tribology Online by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 19308
2023 16579
2022 12197
2021 13715
2020 13558
2019 12188
2018 10121
2017 8442
2016 13556
2015 11622
2014 14937

Tribology Online Publisher


Table Setting

Tribology Online is published by Japanese Society of Tribologists. It's publishing house is located in Japan. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2013-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Tribology Online is Tribol. Online. This abbreviation ('Tribol. Online') 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.


How to publish in Tribology Online


If your research field is/are related to Surfaces, Coatings and Films (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

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.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Tribology Online?

Tribology Online latest impact IF is 1.01. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.25 (2022) and 0.28 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.79 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Tribology Online?

The Tribology Online has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.235, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.556 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.235 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Tribology Online over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.79.


What's the latest h-index of the Tribology Online?

The latest h-index of the Tribology Online is 23.


Who's the publisher of the Tribology Online?

The Tribology Online is published by the Japanese Society of Tribologists, with its country of publication being the Japan.


What's the current ranking of the Tribology Online?

The Tribology Online is currently ranked 19308 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 8442 in 2017 and its lowest position of 19308 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Tribology Online?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Tribology Online is Tribol. Online.


Is the "Tribology Online" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Tribology Online is classified as a journal that the Japanese Society of Tribologists publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Tribology Online?

The Tribology Online encompasses the following areas:

  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Tribology Online?

The Tribology Online is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18812198, 1881218X.


What's the best quartile of the Tribology Online?

The best quartile for the Tribology Online is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Tribology Online?

The Tribology Online coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2013-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Tribology Online

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.01
2023 1.07
2022 1.25
2021 0.97
2020 0.80
2019 0.48
2018 0.83
2017 0.81
2016 0.56
2015 0.61
2014 0.28



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