Journal profile · Engineering, Mechanical
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
ISSN 0017-9310 · eISSN 1879-2189 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1960
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.6; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,220; review about 93 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 1,499 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Heat Transfer and Optimization, Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies and Heat Transfer Mechanisms, together about 34.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computational Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer is a leading international journal in the field and serves as the vehicle for the exchange of basic ideas in heat and mass transfer between research workers and engineers throughout the world. It focuses on theoretical, computational and experimental research, with an emphasis on contributions which increase the basic understanding of transfer processes and their application to engineering problems.Topics include (but not limited to):• New methods of measuring and/or correlating transport-property data • Energy engineering • Environmental applications of heat and/or mass transfer
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Mechanical
Editor-in-chief Tianshou ZhaoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 14 in mainland China (about 19%); most named United States 22, Mainland China 14, United Kingdom 8, Japan 8, Hong Kong, China 4 (75 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Heat Transfer and OptimizationEngineering13.1%
- Heat Transfer and Boiling StudiesEngineering11.2%
- Heat Transfer MechanismsEngineering10.1%
- Nanofluid Flow and Heat TransferEngineering9.8%
- Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsEngineering9.7%
- Fluid Dynamics and Thin FilmsEngineering4.3%
- Fluid Dynamics and Heat TransferEngineering3.9%
- Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous MediaEngineering3.8%
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 | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 2 |
| 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 | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 2 |
| 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
- 6.6LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 11.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 11.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.72LetPub ·
- h-index
- 177LetPub ·
- h-index
- 330OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 25,569OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.84OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 13.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 19.66%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 1,408LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 36,262 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,208 | 382 | 997 |
| 2025 | 1,499 | 452 | 8,875 |
| 2024 | 1,348 | 388 | 17,850 |
| 2023 | 1,159 | 322 | 23,383 |
| 2022 | 1,201 | 301 | 29,018 |
| 2021 | 1,439 | 365 | 42,918 |
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
93 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 5 months
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 5 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 43 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 93 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 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 4,220 / EUR 3,950 / GBP 3,380 / JPY 523,410 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,360 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Highlights
- Required
- Not considered
- preprint
Article types accepted14
- commentThe Comment article type is solely for publications that correct or criticize papers by other authors and previously published in International Journal of Heat …Length not stated
- corrigendumA Corrigendum by the authors of the original paper with appropriate acknowledgment is preferred whenever it is appropriate in place of a Comment and Reply.Length not stated
- editorialThis Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Research pa…Length not stated
- letterThis Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Research pa…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThis Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Research pa…Length not stated
- original paperThis Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Research pa…Length not stated
- original research paperThis Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Research pa…Length not stated
- replyA Reply to a Comment must also conform to these requirements.Length not stated
- research paperThis Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Research pa…Length not stated
- research papersResearch papers: Research papers should not exceed the maximum length of 40 equivalent pages (formatted to 1.5 spacing and 12-point font size), with each figure…Length not stated
- review articleThis Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Research pa…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles: Review articles will come from two channels: (i) editors can invite established researchers to contribute review articles on specific topics, a…Length not stated
- short communicationThis Journal publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Research pa…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort communications: Short communications will be limited to maximum length of 12 equivalent pages.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
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 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 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
- ENGLAND
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1960
- ISSN
- 0017-9310
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2189
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
What CAS zone is International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Engineering, Mechanical / Mechanics / Thermodynamics. 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 Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.6; CiteScore 11.6, h-index 330.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer?
The publisher reports about 93 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 5 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly 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 Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Highlights: Required. 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 Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer based?
Of the 75 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 14 (about 19%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (22), Mainland China (14) and United Kingdom (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,220.
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: .