Journal profile
Problemi tribologii
ISSN 2079-1372 · Khmelhitsky National University, Lublin University of Technology · Ukraine
Problemi tribologii: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 94 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Problemi tribologii is published by Khmelhitsky National University, Lublin University of Technology. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Tribology and Lubrication Engineering, Metal Alloys Wear and Properties and Tribology and Wear Analysis, together about 43.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics of Materials. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Problems of Tribology is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal focused on publishing the results of fundamental and applied research in tribology and related scientific and engineering fields. The aim of the journal is to disseminate new scientific knowledge, promote the development of tribology as an interdisciplinary field, and facilitate effective international scientific communication. The main objectives of the journal are:– to publish original research articles and review papers in the field of tribology;– to promote the implementation of research results in mechanical engineering, transport, and materials science;– to support the development of modern methods for studying, modeling, and diagnosing friction and wear processes;– to foster international scientific cooperation and exchange of knowledge. The scope of the journal includes:– theoretical foundations of tribology (contact mechanics, surface physics and chemistry, mathematical modeling);– friction, wear, and lubrication processes and their mechanisms;– durability, reliability, and diagnostics of tribological systems;– tribomaterials, coatings, and surface engineering;– manufacturing, restoration, and strengthening technologies for machine components;– experimental methods in tribological research;– applied aspects of tribology in mechanical engineering, transport, and related industries. The journal considers only original, previously unpublished manuscripts that comply with the principles of academic integrity and ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics. The primary criteria for selection are scientific novelty, validity of results, and their scientific and practical significance. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. The journal accepts and publishes manuscripts exclusively in English as the language of international scientific communication. Detailed submission and formatting requirements are provided in the “Instructions for Authors” section.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Oleksandr Dykha DoctorPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 6%); most named Ukraine 11, Poland 2, Mainland China 1, France 1, Italy 1 (17 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Tribology and Lubrication EngineeringEngineering18.1%
- Metal Alloys Wear and PropertiesMaterials Science13.1%
- Tribology and Wear AnalysisEngineering12.6%
- Surface Treatment and CoatingsEngineering10.2%
- Lubricants and Their AdditivesEngineering7.3%
- Gear and Bearing Dynamics AnalysisEngineering5.1%
- Mechanical stress and fatigue analysisEngineering4.6%
- Surface Treatment and Residual StressEngineering4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.09OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,220 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82 | 82 | 39 |
| 2025 | 94 | 94 | 39 |
| 2024 | 78 | 78 | 54 |
| 2023 | 76 | 76 | 67 |
| 2022 | 94 | 94 | 56 |
| 2021 | 82 | 82 | 53 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–300 words
- Keywords
- 6–8
- Reference style
- APA
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
Retraction and correction policy page listed in site navigation. Model summary
Retraction and Correction of Published Articles
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism and AI use policy page listed in site navigation. Model summary
Plagiariasm Policy and use of artificial intelligence
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
- Khmelhitsky National University, Lublin University of Technology
- Country or region
- Ukraine
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2079-1372
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 31, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Problemi tribologii
How long does peer review take at Problemi tribologii?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks. 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 Problemi tribologii?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–300 words; Keywords: 6–8; Reference style: APA. 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 Problemi tribologii based?
Of the 17 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Ukraine (11), Poland (2) and Mainland China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Problemi tribologii?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Problemi tribologii is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Problemi tribologii open access, and what is the APC?
Problemi tribologii is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .