Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Rock Mechanics Bulletin- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: KeAi Communications Co.

Abbreviation: Rock Mech. Bull.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

8.29

SJR

 1.665

h-Index

 21

Rank

 2024

Important Details

Title Rock Mechanics Bulletin
Standard Abbreviation Rock Mech. Bull.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geology (Q1); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q1)
Impact Score 8.29
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.665
h-index 21
Overall Rank 2024
Publisher Name KeAi Communications Co.
Publication Country China
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 27732304
Coverage and History 2022-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
639

About Rock Mechanics Bulletin


Rock Mechanics Bulletin is a journal published by KeAi Communications Co.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Civil and Structural Engineering, Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous), Geology, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2022-2026. The rank of this journal is 2024. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 8.29, 21, and 1.665, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 27732304.

The best quartile of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is Q1. This journal has received a total of 639 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Rock Mechanics Bulletin Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Rock Mechanics Bulletin is 8.29. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 8.29

It is increased by a factor of around 0.34, and the percentage change is 4.28% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Rock Mechanics Bulletin Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is 8.29. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Rock Mechanics Bulletin. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 8.29
2024 7.95

Rock Mechanics Bulletin h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is 21. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 21 published articles with more than 21 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Rock Mechanics Bulletin ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is/are as follows: 27732304.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Rock Mechanics Bulletin Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Rock Mechanics Bulletin is ranked 2024 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.665.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Rock Mechanics Bulletin Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is KeAi Communications Co.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the China. Its coverage history is as follows: 2022-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is Rock Mech. Bull.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Rock Mech. Bull.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Rock Mechanics Bulletin


If your area of research or discipline is related to Civil and Structural Engineering, Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous), Geology, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

The latest impact score of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is 8.29. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

The latest h-index of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is 21. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is 1.665. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

The latest ranking of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is 2024. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

Rock Mechanics Bulletin is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The publication country of this journal is China.


What is the abbreviation of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

This standard abbreviation of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is Rock Mech. Bull..


Is "Rock Mechanics Bulletin" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Rock Mechanics Bulletin is a journal published by KeAi Communications Co..


What is the scope of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

The scope of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is as follows:

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Geology
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

For detailed scope of Rock Mechanics Bulletin, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is/are as follows: 27732304.


What is the best quartile for Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

The best quartile for Rock Mechanics Bulletin is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Rock Mechanics Bulletin?

The coverage history of Rock Mechanics Bulletin is as follows 2022-2026.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Rock Mechanics Bulletin Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 8.29
2024 7.95



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