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WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #7,463Hybrid

Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology

Acronym:pre
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Abbreviation (ISO):PRECIS ENG
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Identifier (ISSN):0141-6359(Print)
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Publisher:Elsevier Inc.
Clarivate IF (2026)
4.5↑ +0.8
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology

WoS Q2
13462.5820182.6920193.1120203.1620213.3120223.620233.520243.720254.52026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):4.5
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
0.757
#7,463

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
114

114 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate5.7%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
263articles/year
13.67% Gold OA•97.99% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Precision Engineering - Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology is devoted to the multidisciplinary study and practice of high accuracy engineering, metrology, and manufacturing. The journal takes an integrated approach to all subjects related to research, design, manufacture, performance validation, and application of high precision machines, instruments, and components, including fundamental and applied research and development in manufacturing processes, fabrication technology, and advanced measurement science. The scope includes precision-engineered systems and supporting metrology over the full range of length scales, from atom-based nanotechnology and advanced lithographic technology to large-scale systems, including optical and radio telescopes and macrometrology.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsMaterials ScienceQuantum MechanicsMechanical EngineeringComposite MaterialsMetallurgyMathematicsOpticsChemistryArtificial IntelligenceThermodynamicsGeometry

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Q2
Rank25/71
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q1
Rank32/178
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Q1
Rank20/81
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Q2
Rank73/148
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Q2
Rank23/71
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q2
Rank47/179
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Q2
Rank21/81
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Q2
Rank48/148
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF4.5
Articles / Year240
Total Citations144
2025
IF3.7
Articles / Year320
Total Citations1,382
2024
IF3.5
Articles / Year241
Total Citations2,409
2023
IF3.6
Articles / Year166
Total Citations1,967
2022
IF3.315
Articles / Year169
Total Citations2,748

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,463Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1979-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials Science
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
0.757

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
4.56

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,253 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,867
3-Year Documents602
Citable Documents602

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate24.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Engineering (miscellaneous)Q1
Nanoscience and NanotechnologyQ2
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: 5.7%

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):
2区 (Zone 2)Engineering & Technology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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

Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (acronym: pre, abbr: PRECIS ENG, ISSN: 0141-6359) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.757 (Q1), an H-index of 114.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 12.9周, a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 263 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,253 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Elsevier Inc.
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 360 PARK AVE SOUTH, NEW YORK, USA, NY, 10010-1710

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Database Updated: 2026-10-16