ISIJ International is a fully open access journal dedicated to the publication of research addressing fundamental and technological aspects of iron, steel and related engineering materials. Articles describe the properties, structure, characterization and modelling, processing, fabrication of iron and steel, as well as report on associated environmental issues.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
24
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1961
Frequencymonthly
StatusActive
Total Publications9,682
Publisher OrgThe Iron and Steel Institute of Japan
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Materials ChemistryQ2
Mechanical EngineeringQ2
Mechanics of MaterialsQ2
Metals and AlloysQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Scopus Categories
Mechanics of MaterialsMechanical EngineeringMaterials ChemistryMetals and Alloys
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Metallurgical Processes and ThermodynamicsMicrostructure and Mechanical Properties of SteelsIron and Steelmaking ProcessesMetallurgy and Material FormingMetal Alloys Wear and Properties