What is the Impact Factor of Finite Elements in Analysis and Design?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Finite Elements in Analysis and Design is 3.80, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Finite Elements in Analysis and Design indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.761 (Q1) and an H-index of 99.

Who publishes Finite Elements in Analysis and Design and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design is published by Elsevier. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,231 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Finite Elements in Analysis and Design?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Finite Elements in Analysis and Design is "Finite Elem. Anal. Des" with common acronym "finel". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #7,400Hybrid

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design

Acronym:finel

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Abbreviation (ISO):Finite Elem. Anal. Des

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Identifier (ISSN):0168-874X(Print)

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Publisher:Elsevier

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.8↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Finite Elements in Analysis and Design

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.761

#7,400

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

99 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

72articles/year

35.39% Gold OA•96% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The aim of this journal is to provide ideas and information involving the use of the finite element method and its variants, both in scientific inquiry and in professional practice. The scope is intentionally broad, encompassing use of the finite element method in engineering as well as the pure and applied sciences. The emphasis of the journal will be the development and use of numerical procedures to solve practical problems, although contributions relating to the mathematical and theoretical foundations and computer implementation of numerical methods are likewise welcomed. Review articles presenting unbiased and comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art topics will also be accommodated.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics99.2%Engineering98.6%Thermodynamics98%Structural engineering96.9%Finite element method96.2%Mathematics79.9%Computer science71.4%Quantum mechanics53.7%Materials science51.4%Composite material46.7%Mathematical analysis37.9%Geometry33.1%Mechanical engineering29.7%Algorithm23.9%Biology23.2%Applied mathematics21.9%Chemistry21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Mechanics

Official Website NLM PubMed Catalog Submission Portal SCImago Profile 1 Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank5/345

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank45/172

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank60/345

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank25/172

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	5/345	Q1
MECHANICS	JCRSCIE	45/172	Q2
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	60/345	Q1
MECHANICS	JCISCIE	25/172	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.8

Articles / Year95

Total Citations49

2025

IF3.5

Articles / Year141

Total Citations357

2024

IF3.5

Articles / Year107

Total Citations581

2023

IF3.1

Articles / Year104

Total Citations977

2022

IF2.618

Articles / Year93

Total Citations971

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.8	95	49
2025	3.5	141	357
2024	3.5	107	581
2023	3.1	104	977
2022	2.618	93	971
2021	2.972	82	1,538
2020	2.949	53	626
2019	2.456	80	1,319
2018	2.253	81	1,597
2017	—	87	2,791
2016	—	73	1,895
2015	—	96	3,180

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,400Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1985-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.761

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.45

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,231 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations934

3-Year Documents274

Citable Documents274

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 Rate15.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

AnalysisQ1

Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided DesignQ1

Engineering (miscellaneous)Q1

Applied MathematicsQ2

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: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

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):

2区MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

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

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design (acronym: finel, abbr: Finite Elem. Anal. Des, ISSN: 0168-874X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier in Netherlands since 1985. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.80, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.761 (Q1), an H-index of 99.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 5周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 72 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,231 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.