Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Ground Improvement
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Aims & Scope
Ground Improvement provides a fast-track vehicle for the dissemination of news in technological developments, feasibility studies and innovative engineering applications for all aspects of ground improvement, ground reinforcement and grouting. The journal publishes high-quality, practical papers relevant to engineers, specialist contractors and academics involved in the development, design, construction, monitoring and quality control aspects of ground improvement. It covers a wide range of civil and environmental engineering applications, including analytical advances, performance evaluations, pilot and model studies, instrumented case-histories and innovative applications of existing technology.
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ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisProceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Ground Improvement (ISSN: 1755-0750) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Thomas Telford Services Ltd in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.402 (Q2), an H-index of 54.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 24 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,794 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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