What is the Impact Factor of Propulsion and Power Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Propulsion and Power Research is 6.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Propulsion and Power Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Propulsion and Power Research is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.008 (Q1) and an H-index of 49.

Who publishes Propulsion and Power Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Propulsion and Power Research is published by ELSEVIER SCI LTD. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,190 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Propulsion and Power Research?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Propulsion and Power Research is "PROPUL. POWER RES". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #4,851Gold OADomestic Journal

Propulsion and Power Research

Abbreviation (ISO):PROPUL. POWER RES

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Identifier (ISSN):2212-540X(Print)

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Publisher:ELSEVIER SCI LTD

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Clarivate IF (2026)

6.7↑ +0.4

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 (2022–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Propulsion and Power Research

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):6.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.008

#4,851

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

49 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate5.6%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

32articles/year

100% Gold OA•94.44% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Propulsion and Power Research is a peer reviewed scientific journal in English established in 2012. The Journals publishes high quality original research articles and general reviews in fundamental research aspects of aeronautics/astronautics propulsion and power engineering, including, but not limited to, system, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, combustion, vibration and acoustics, solid mechanics and dynamics, control and so on. The journal serves as a platform for academic exchange by experts, scholars and researchers in these fields.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics96.5%Engineering90.3%Thermodynamics85.8%Materials science81.4%Mechanics77.7%Quantum mechanics73.9%Aerospace engineering62.6%Mathematics54.7%Geography54.4%Mechanical engineering48.4%Chemistry47.8%Meteorology46.9%Geometry42.1%Organic chemistry41.8%Composite material39%Heat transfer36.5%Computer science32.1%Flow (mathematics)31.8%Geology23%Biology21.4%Physical chemistry21.4%Turbulence20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Multiple

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Special Issues

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

ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

Rank6/59

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank15/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

THERMODYNAMICS

Rank8/78

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

Rank6/59

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank8/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

THERMODYNAMICS

Rank3/78

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE	JCRSCIE	6/59	Q1
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	15/184	Q1
THERMODYNAMICS	JCRSCIE	8/78	Q1
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE	JCISCIE	6/59	Q1
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	8/184	Q1
THERMODYNAMICS	JCISCIE	3/78	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF6.7

Articles / Year27

Total Citations12

2025

IF6.3

Articles / Year39

Total Citations182

2024

IF5.4

Articles / Year32

Total Citations487

2023

IF5.3

Articles / Year37

Total Citations633

2022

IF4.563

Articles / Year40

Total Citations1,099

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	6.7	27	12
2025	6.3	39	182
2024	5.4	32	487
2023	5.3	37	633
2022	4.563	40	1,099
2021	—	30	671
2020	—	33	842
2019	—	36	1,222
2018	—	34	1,769
2017	—	34	1,177
2016	—	32	990
2015	—	24	639

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,851Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2012-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringEnergyEngineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.008

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

7.24

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,190 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations810

3-Year Documents108

Citable Documents108

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 Rate26.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Aerospace EngineeringQ1

Automotive EngineeringQ1

Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesQ1

Mechanical EngineeringQ1

Fuel TechnologyQ2

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: 5.6%

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):

1区ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

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

Propulsion and Power Research (abbr: PROPUL. POWER RES, ISSN: 2212-540X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Multiple, published by ELSEVIER SCI LTD in China. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.008 (Q1), an H-index of 49.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 32 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,190 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.