What is the Impact Factor of Aiaa Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Aiaa Journal is 3.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Aiaa Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Aiaa Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.775 (Q1) and an H-index of 195.

Who publishes Aiaa Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Aiaa Journal is published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA). The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,298 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Aiaa Journal?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Aiaa Journal is "AIAA J". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #7,215Hybrid

Aiaa Journal

Abbreviation (ISO):AIAA J

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Identifier (ISSN):0001-1452(Print)/1533-385X(Online)

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Publisher:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.2↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Aiaa Journal

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.775

#7,215

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

195

195 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate14.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

493articles/year

0.4% Gold OA•99.44% Original Research

Aims & Scope

This Journal is devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of astronautics and aeronautics through the dissemination of original archival research papers disclosing new theoretical developments and/or experimental results. The topics include aeroacoustics, aerodynamics, combustion, fundamentals of propulsion, fluid mechanics and reacting flows, fundamental aspects of the aerospace environment, hydrodynamics, lasers and associated phenomena, plasmas, research instrumentation and facilities, structural mechanics and materials, optimization, and thermomechanics and thermochemistry. Papers also are sought which review in an intensive manner the results of recent research developments on any of the topics listed above.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics94.1%Engineering86.4%Mechanics75.2%Thermodynamics72.5%Aerospace engineering65.3%Mathematics62%Materials science51.2%Quantum mechanics47.9%Computer science43.8%Geography39%Geometry34.9%Meteorology33.2%Structural engineering31.3%Composite material25.6%Turbulence24.5%Classical mechanics22.2%Mathematical analysis21.9%Chemistry20.9%Mechanical engineering20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Aerospace

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

Rank12/59

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

Rank11/59

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE	JCRSCIE	12/59	Q1
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE	JCISCIE	11/59	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.2

Articles / Year381

Total Citations80

2025

IF2.8

Articles / Year456

Total Citations1,116

2024

IF2.1

Articles / Year432

Total Citations2,622

2023

IF2.5

Articles / Year419

Total Citations4,220

2022

IF2.624

Articles / Year442

Total Citations5,239

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.2	381	80
2025	2.8	456	1,116
2024	2.1	432	2,622
2023	2.5	419	4,220
2022	2.624	442	5,239
2021	2.127	537	7,372
2020	2.108	436	9,302
2019	1.951	513	12,524
2018	1.556	449	11,552
2017	—	405	13,671
2016	—	373	9,245
2015	—	316	10,236

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #7,215Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1963-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.775

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.16

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,298 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations4,112

3-Year Documents1,305

Citable Documents1,211

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate16.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Aerospace EngineeringQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 14.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Aiaa Journal (abbr: AIAA J, ISSN: 0001-1452) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA) in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.775 (Q1), an H-index of 195.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 493 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,298 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.