Journal of Building Performance Simulation
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Aims & Scope
The Journal of Building Performance Simulation (JBPS) aims to make a substantial and lasting contribution to the international building community by supporting our authors and the high-quality, original research they submit. The journal also offers a forum for original review papers and researched case studies We welcome building performance simulation contributions that explore the following topics related to buildings and communities: -Theoretical aspects related to modelling and simulating the physical processes (thermal, air flow, moisture, lighting, acoustics). -Theoretical aspects related to modelling and simulating conventional and innovative energy conversion, storage, distribution, and control systems. -Theoretical aspects related to occupants, weather data, and other boundary conditions. -Methods and algorithms for optimizing the performance of buildings and communities and the systems which service them, including interaction with the electrical grid. -Uncertainty, sensitivity analysis, and calibration. -Methods and algorithms for validating models and for verifying solution methods and tools. -Development and validation of controls-oriented models that are appropriate for model predictive control and/or automated fault detection and diagnostics. -Techniques for educating and training tool users. -Software development techniques and interoperability issues with direct applicability to building performance simulation. -Case studies involving the application of building performance simulation for any stage of the design, construction, commissioning, operation, or management of buildings and the systems which service them are welcomed if they include validation or aspects that make a novel contribution to the knowledge base.
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CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
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ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Building Performance Simulation (acronym: tbps, abbr: J. BUILD. PERFORM. SIMUL, ISSN: 1940-1493) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.672 (Q1), an H-index of 58.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 46 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,105 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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