ImpaQ Ecosystem•Clarivate, Scopus & CORE Data
Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #10,326Hybrid

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

Acronym:jpem
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Abbreviation (ISO):INT. J. PRECIS. ENG. MANUF
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Identifier (ISSN):2234-7593(Print)/2005-4602(Online)
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Publisher:Korean Society for Precision Engineering
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.9↑ +0.3
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

WoS Q2
12451.6620181.7820192.1120211.920232.620243.620253.92026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.9
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.574
#10,326

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
78

78 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate38.5%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
154articles/year
7.5% Gold OA•93.94% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing accepts original contributions on all aspects of precision engineering and manufacturing. The journal specific focus areas include, but are not limited to: - Precision Machining Processes - Manufacturing Systems - Robotics and Automation - Machine Tools - Design and Materials - Biomechanical Engineering - Nano/Micro Technology - Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing - Measurements and Control Surveys and reviews will also be planned in consultation with the Editorial Board.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
EngineeringPhysicsMaterials ScienceComputer ScienceQuantum MechanicsMechanical EngineeringComposite MaterialsThermodynamicsMathematicsMetallurgyChemistryArtificial IntelligenceBiologyStructural EngineeringOrganic ChemistryElectrical EngineeringOperating SystemsGeologyProgramming LanguagesOpticsMedicineGeometryEconomics

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Q2
Rank31/71
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Q1
Rank44/184
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Q3
Rank39/71
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Q2
Rank77/184
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.9
Articles / Year206
Total Citations78
2025
IF3.6
Articles / Year205
Total Citations714
2024
IF2.6
Articles / Year241
Total Citations1,369
2023
IF1.9
Articles / Year184
Total Citations2,213
2022
IF—
Articles / Year138
Total Citations1,359

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,326Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2008-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.574

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
3.92

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,966 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,777
3-Year Documents479
Citable Documents477

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 Rate22.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ2
Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ2
Mechanical EngineeringQ2
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: 38.5%

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):
3区ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING
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

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing (acronym: jpem, abbr: INT. J. PRECIS. ENG. MANUF, ISSN: 2234-7593) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Korean Society for Precision Engineering in South Korea since 2009. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.574 (Q2), an H-index of 78.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 12 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 154 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,966 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Korean Society for Precision Engineering
Publication Language
English
Frequency
12 issues per year
Founding Year
2009
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
RM 306, KWANGMYUNG BLDG, 5-4 NONHYUN-DONG, KANGNAM-GU, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 135-010

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Database Updated: 2026-10-27