What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Simulation?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Simulation is 1.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

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

Yes, Journal of Simulation is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.436 (Q2) and an H-index of 36.

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

Journal of Simulation is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,024 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #13,313Hybrid

Journal of Simulation

Abbreviation (ISO):J. Simul

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Identifier (ISSN):1747-7778(Print)/1747-7786(Online)

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Publisher:Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.7– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Simulation

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.436

#13,313

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

36 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate15.4%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

39articles/year

19.57% Gold OA•93.75% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Simulation (JOS) aims to publish both articles and technical notes from researchers and practitioners active in the field of simulation. In JOS, the field of simulation includes the techniques, tools, methods and technologies of the application and the use of discrete-event simulation, agent-based modelling and system dynamics.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science99.8%Engineering87.1%Mathematics77.8%Simulation55.8%Economics54.6%Statistics53.6%Discrete event simulation40.7%Physics36.3%Operating system34.7%Programming language30.2%Operations research30%Biology29.2%Artificial intelligence27.8%Business26%Quantum mechanics24.4%Political science22.4%Law22.4%

Primary Research Areas

Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications Operations Research & Management Science

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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

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

Rank140/185

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Rank75/109

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

Rank150/185

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Rank85/109

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS	JCRSCIE	140/185	Q4
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	75/109	Q3
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS	JCISCIE	150/185	Q4
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE	JCISCIE	85/109	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.7

Articles / Year36

Total Citations10

2025

IF1.7

Articles / Year62

Total Citations113

2024

IF1.3

Articles / Year46

Total Citations178

2023

IF2.5

Articles / Year38

Total Citations221

2022

IF2.543

Articles / Year47

Total Citations535

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.7	36	10
2025	1.7	62	113
2024	1.3	46	178
2023	2.5	38	221
2022	2.543	47	535
2021	2.205	28	275
2020	1.214	46	1,085
2019	1.533	31	394
2018	1.218	23	598
2017	—	25	306
2016	—	39	1,190
2015	—	30	514

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,313Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2008-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceDecision SciencesEngineeringMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.436

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.58

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,024 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations383

3-Year Documents151

Citable Documents148

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate32.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ2

Modeling and SimulationQ2

Management Science and Operations ResearchQ3

SoftwareQ3

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: 15.4%

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):

4区COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

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

Journal of Simulation (abbr: J. Simul, ISSN: 1747-7778) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of COMPUTER SCIENCE, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.436 (Q2), an H-index of 36.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 39 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,024 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.