Friction is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by Tsinghua University Press in China, operating under an open-access model since 2013. The journal covers Mechanical engineering and machinery.
Authors are required to pay an article processing charge to publish in Friction; refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. Articles are released under the CC BY, Publisher's own license license (see other journals using this license).
To date, Friction has published 1,250 articles. Articles are minted with DOIs through the prefix 10.1007. All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
lubrication, wear, surface engineering, tribology, friction
At a glance
- Publisher
- Tsinghua University Press
- Country
- China
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY, Publisher's own license
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2013
- Review time
- 21 weeks
- DOI prefix
10.1007- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- 2223-7690
- electronic
- 2223-7704
Frequently asked questions
Is Friction peer-reviewed?
Yes — Friction operates a Anonymous peer review review process.
Does Friction charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Yes — refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate.
What subjects does Friction publish?
Friction publishes research in Mechanical engineering and machinery.
What languages does Friction accept?
Friction accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of Friction?
ISSN:
2223-7690 (print) · 2223-7704 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Friction?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Friction?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 21 weeks.