Journal of Process Control
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Aims & Scope
This international journal covers the application of control theory, operations research, computer science and engineering principles to the solution of process control problems. In addition to the traditional chemical processing and manufacturing applications, the scope of process control problems involves a wide range of applications that includes energy processes, nano-technology, systems biology, bio-medical engineering, pharmaceutical processing technology, energy storage and conversion, smart grid, and data analytics among others. Papers on the theory in these areas will also be accepted provided the theoretical contribution is aimed at the application and the development of process control techniques. Topics covered include: • Control applications• Process monitoring• Plant-wide control• Process control systems• Control techniques and algorithms• Process modelling and simulation• Design methods Advanced design methods exclude well established and widely studied traditional design techniques such as PID tuning and its many variants. Applications in fields such as control of automotive engines, machinery and robotics are not deemed suitable unless a clear motivation for the relevance to process control is provided.
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AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL
AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL
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ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Process Control (acronym: jprocont, abbr: J. Process Control, ISSN: 0959-1524) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Ltd in England since 1991. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.874 (Q1), an H-index of 138.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 15.2周, a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 153 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,298 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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