What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Simulation Modelling?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Simulation Modelling is 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Journal of Simulation Modelling indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Simulation Modelling is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.444 (Q2) and an H-index of 39.

Who publishes International Journal of Simulation Modelling and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Journal of Simulation Modelling is published by Vienna University of Technology. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,999 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Journal of Simulation Modelling?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Journal of Simulation Modelling is "INT J SIMUL MODEL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #13,139Gold OA

International Journal of Simulation Modelling

Abbreviation (ISO):INT J SIMUL MODEL

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Identifier (ISSN):1726-4529(Print)

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Publisher:Vienna University of Technology

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.5↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Simulation Modelling

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.444

#13,139

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

39 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate30.8%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

66articles/year

100% Gold OA•98.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Simulation Modelling (IJSIMM) provides a global forum for the publication of all forms of simulation modelling research work in academic institutions, in industry or in consultancy. The editors of the IJSIMM are searching primarily for original, high-quality, truly insightful, theoretical and application-oriented research papers dealing with simulation modelling, mainly within discrete-event simulation field in production engineering or industrial engineering.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science87.9%Engineering77.5%Mathematics53.7%Economics43%Physics38.3%Operating system28%Mechanical engineering27.1%Artificial intelligence26.9%Quantum mechanics22.5%Materials science22%Business21.4%Programming language21.4%Thermodynamics20.8%Biology20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Industrial Manufacturing

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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, INDUSTRIAL

Rank45/69

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Rank53/71

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JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Rank46/69

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Rank54/71

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL	JCRSCIE	45/69	Q3
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING	JCRSCIE	53/71	Q3
ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL	JCISCIE	46/69	Q3
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING	JCISCIE	54/71	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.5

Articles / Year30

Total Citations1

2025

IF2.4

Articles / Year60

Total Citations47

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year60

Total Citations113

2023

IF2.9

Articles / Year62

Total Citations225

2022

IF2.775

Articles / Year60

Total Citations521

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.5	30	1
2025	2.4	60	47
2024	2.6	60	113
2023	2.9	62	225
2022	2.775	60	521
2021	3.225	66	801
2020	2.492	60	880
2019	1.825	60	1,037
2018	1.942	60	1,169
2017	—	45	686
2016	—	75	1,098
2015	—	60	1,023

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,139Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2005-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.444

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.68

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,999 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations443

3-Year Documents183

Citable Documents182

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 Rate33.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Modeling and SimulationQ2

Computer Science ApplicationsQ3

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: 30.8%

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, INDUSTRIAL

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 Simulation Modelling (abbr: INT J SIMUL MODEL, ISSN: 1726-4529) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Vienna University of Technology in Austria. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.444 (Q2), an H-index of 39.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 66 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,999 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.