Science and Technology for the Built Environment
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Science and Technology for the Built Environment
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
77 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Science and Technology for the Built Environment (formerly HVAC&R Research) is ASHRAE’s archival research publication, offering comprehensive reporting of original research in science and technology related to the stationary and mobile built environment, including indoor environmental quality, thermodynamic and energy system dynamics, materials properties, refrigerants, renewable and traditional energy systems and related processes and concepts, integrated built environmental system design approaches and tools, simulation approaches and algorithms, building enclosure assemblies, and systems for minimizing and regulating space heating and cooling modes. The journal features review articles that critically assess existing literature and point out future research directions.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
THERMODYNAMICS
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
THERMODYNAMICS
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Scopus Subject Categories
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisScience and Technology for the Built Environment (acronym: ashrae, abbr: Sci. Technol. Built Environ, ISSN: 2374-4731) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of THERMODYNAMICSCONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECH, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.424 (Q2), an H-index of 77.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 89 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,885 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
Publishing & Editorial Information
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