Journal of Manufacturing Systems
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
138 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The scope of the Journal of Manufacturing Systems includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Factory and production network design, process planning, assembly planning, scheduling; Smart sensor networks, real-time monitoring, distributed system control; Human-machine interaction, human-robot collaborative assembly, operator ergonomics; Multi-physics modelling, simulation and optimisation, virtual and augmented reality in manufacturing; Diagnosis and prognosis, predictive maintenance, lifecycle analysis, product-service systems; Design and operation for sustainability, energy efficiency in production and logistics; Global and regional production networks, material handling, logistics; Mass customisation and personalisation, complexity management; Cyber-physical production systems, big data analytics and machine learning, industrial Internet; Systems issues related to additive and subtractive manufacturing, micro-electromechanical systems.
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ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Manufacturing Systems (acronym: smejms, abbr: J. MANUF. SYST, ISSN: 0278-6125) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier in England since 1999. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 14.9, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 3.304 (Q1), an H-index of 138.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 243 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,116 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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