Journal profile · Mechanics
International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
ISSN 0735-1933 · eISSN 1879-0178 · Elsevier Ltd · UNITED STATES OF AMERICA · Bi-monthly · Founded 1983
International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 6.22; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,560; review about 101 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 1,730 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer, Heat Transfer and Optimization and Heat Transfer Mechanisms, together about 42.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering and Computational Mechanics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer (ICHMT) serves as a worldwide forum promoting the rapid dissemination of transformative, high-impact research in all areas of heat and mass transfer and related processes, technologies, and systems. The ICHMT is read by research workers, engineers, and scientists throughout the world.Three types of manuscripts will be considered for publication in the Journal. These include Communications, Comments on papers published by the ICHMT, and Reviews on important technological topics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mechanics
Editor-in-chief William M. WorekPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 9 in mainland China (about 15%); most named United States 21, Mainland China 9, Brazil 8, Hong Kong, China 4, Germany 3 (61 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanofluid Flow and Heat TransferEngineering15.3%
- Heat Transfer and OptimizationEngineering14.9%
- Heat Transfer MechanismsEngineering12.3%
- Heat Transfer and Boiling StudiesEngineering8.3%
- Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsEngineering8%
- Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous MediaEngineering3.8%
- Phase Change Materials ResearchEngineering3.5%
- Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsEnergy3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 6.22LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.02LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.47LetPub ·
- h-index
- 86LetPub ·
- h-index
- 169OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6,019OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.49OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.62%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 1,634LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 13,209 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,084 | 429 | 2,047 |
| 2025 | 1,730 | 220 | 9,921 |
| 2024 | 1,221 | 168 | 15,656 |
| 2023 | 539 | 77 | 9,972 |
| 2022 | 666 | 49 | 17,652 |
| 2021 | 684 | 59 | 21,899 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
101 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 1 month
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 46 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 101 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,560 / EUR 3,330 / GBP 2,850 / JPY 441,550 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,430 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted7
- commentsCOMMENTS: These are articles submitted for publication that comment on papers previously published in the ICHMT by other authors.Length not stated
- communicationsCOMMUNICATIONS: The suggested paper length is 7000 to 8000 words in length.Length not stated
- corrigendumCORRIGENDUM: Exact correction with the article details (Title, author(s), and affiliation(s)).Length not stated
- letterFour types of manuscripts will be considered for publication in the Journal. These include COMMUNICATIONS, REVIEWS on important technological topics, COMMENTS o…Length not stated
- reviewFour types of manuscripts will be considered for publication in the Journal. These include COMMUNICATIONS, REVIEWS on important technological topics, COMMENTS o…Length not stated
- review articleFour types of manuscripts will be considered for publication in the Journal. These include COMMUNICATIONS, REVIEWS on important technological topics, COMMENTS o…Length not stated
- reviewsREVIEWS: Established researchers interested in contributing review articles on topics of current interest to the research community should contact the Editor‑in…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; minimum of two reviewers for suitable submissions. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed; free preprint posting service on SSRN offered. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Bi-monthly
- Founded
- 1983
- ISSN
- 0735-1933
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-0178
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
What CAS zone is International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Mechanics / Thermodynamics; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.22; CiteScore 8.8, h-index 169.
How long does peer review take at International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer?
The publisher reports about 101 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer based?
Of the 61 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 9 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (21), Mainland China (9) and Brazil (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer open access, and what is the APC?
International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,560.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .