The International Journal of Coal Science & Technology is a peer-reviewed open access journal. It focuses on key topics of coal scientific research and mining development, serving as a forum for scientists to present research findings and discuss challenging issues. Coverage includes original research articles, new developments, case studies and critical reviews in all aspects of scientific and engineering research on coal, coal utilizations and coal mining. Among the broad topics receiving attention are coal geology, geochemistry, geophysics, mineralogy, and petrology; coal mining theory, technology and engineering; coal processing, utilization and conversion; coal mining environment and reclamation and related aspects.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Energy Engineering and Power TechnologyQ1
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Energy & FuelsMining & Mineral Processing
Scopus Categories
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyEnergy Engineering and Power Technology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Rock Mechanics and ModelingCoal Properties and UtilizationCoal and Its By-productsHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesLandslides and related hazardsGeomechanics and Mining EngineeringGeoscience and Mining TechnologyGeotechnical and Geomechanical EngineeringGeophysical Methods and Applications