Optimal Control Applications & Methods
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Aims & Scope
Optimal Control Applications & Methods provides a forum for papers on the full range of optimal and optimization based control theory and related control design methods. The aim is to encourage new developments in control theory and design methodologies that will lead to real advances in control applications. Papers are also encouraged on the development, comparison and testing of computational algorithms for solving optimal control and optimization problems. The scope also includes papers on optimal estimation and filtering methods which have control related applications. Finally, it will provide a focus for interesting optimal control design studies and report real applications experience covering problems in implementation and robustness.
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AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
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ImpaQ AnalysisOptimal Control Applications & Methods (acronym: ocam-wiley, abbr: OPTIM CONTR APPL MET, ISSN: 0143-2087) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd in England since 1980. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.415 (Q2), an H-index of 57.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 140 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,942 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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