Flow is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research and reviews on the science and technology of fluid dynamics. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: boundary layers, turbulence, multiphase flows, microfluidics, biofluidics, geophysical flows, and computational fluid dynamics.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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.
Aerospace EngineeringQ1
Engineering (miscellaneous)Q1
Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesQ1
Biomedical EngineeringQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
MechanicsPhysics, Fluids & Plasmas
Scopus Categories
Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesBiomedical EngineeringEngineering (miscellaneous)Aerospace Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsWind and Air Flow StudiesFluid Dynamics and Vibration AnalysisFluid Dynamics and Heat TransferComputational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsAerodynamics and Acoustics in Jet FlowsMusic History and CultureBiomimetic flight and propulsion mechanismsParticle Dynamics in Fluid FlowsWind Energy Research and Development