What is the Impact Factor of International Journal of Steel Structures?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Journal of Steel Structures is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Journal of Steel Structures indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Journal of Steel Structures is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.372 (Q3) and an H-index of 44.

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

International Journal of Steel Structures is published by Korean Society of Steel Construction. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,809 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Journal of Steel Structures?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Journal of Steel Structures is "Int. J. Steel Struct" with common acronym "ssij". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #14,978Hybrid

International Journal of Steel Structures

Acronym:ssij

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Abbreviation (ISO):Int. J. Steel Struct

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Identifier (ISSN):1598-2351(Print)/2093-6311(Online)

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Publisher:Korean Society of Steel Construction

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↓ -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 Steel Structures

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.372

#14,978

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

44 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate9.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

128articles/year

5.48% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Steel Structures provides an international forum for a broad classification of technical papers in steel structural research and its applications. The journal aims to reach not only researchers, but also practicing engineers. Coverage encompasses such topics as stability, fatigue, non-linear behavior, dynamics, reliability, fire, design codes, computer-aided analysis and design, optimization, expert systems, connections, fabrications, maintenance, bridges, off-shore structures, jetties, stadiums, transmission towers, marine vessels, storage tanks, pressure vessels, aerospace, and pipelines and more.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering99.2%Physics98.5%Thermodynamics97.1%Structural engineering96.7%Materials science96.6%Composite material96.5%Solid mechanics88.8%Mathematics53.5%Computer science51.4%Civil engineering51%Mechanical engineering46.7%Quantum mechanics46.5%Geology42.8%Finite element method35.9%Metallurgy35.3%Biology30%Geometry28%Geography26.4%Optics25.2%Classical mechanics21.8%Geotechnical engineering21.2%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Civil

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Rank76/104

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JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank141/193

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JCISCIE2026

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Rank76/104

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JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank141/193

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Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	76/104	Q3
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCRSCIE	141/193	Q3
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY	JCISCIE	76/104	Q3
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCISCIE	141/193	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year76

Total Citations12

2025

IF1.4

Articles / Year80

Total Citations80

2024

IF1.1

Articles / Year134

Total Citations322

2023

IF1.5

Articles / Year89

Total Citations388

2022

IF1.541

Articles / Year138

Total Citations886

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	76	12
2025	1.4	80	80
2024	1.1	134	322
2023	1.5	89	388
2022	1.541	138	886
2021	1.35	128	1,036
2020	0.878	133	1,135
2019	0.873	107	1,138
2018	0.734	216	2,545
2017	—	132	1,780
2016	—	116	1,772
2015	—	77	992

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,978Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2009-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.372

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.61

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,809 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations586

3-Year Documents341

Citable Documents341

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 Rate22.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Civil and Structural EngineeringQ3

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: 9.1%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

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 Steel Structures (acronym: ssij, abbr: Int. J. Steel Struct, ISSN: 1598-2351) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Korean Society of Steel Construction in South Korea since 2009. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.372 (Q3), an H-index of 44.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 128 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,809 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.