Building Simulation
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Aims & Scope
Building Simulation: An International Journal publishes original, high quality, peer-reviewed research papers and review articles dealing with modeling and simulation of buildings including their systems. The goal is to promote the field of building science and technology to such a level that modeling will eventually be used in every aspect of building construction as a routine instead of an exception. Of particular interest are papers that reflect recent developments and applications of modeling tools and their impact on advances of building science and technology.
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CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
THERMODYNAMICS
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
THERMODYNAMICS
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisBuilding Simulation (acronym: buil, abbr: BUILD. SIMUL, ISSN: 1996-3599) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of THERMODYNAMICS, published by Tsinghua University Press in China since 2008. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.361 (Q1), an H-index of 63.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 12 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 125 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,464 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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