What is the Impact Factor of Smart Structures and Systems?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Smart Structures and Systems is 1.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Smart Structures and Systems indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Smart Structures and Systems is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.477 (Q2) and an H-index of 71.

Who publishes Smart Structures and Systems and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Smart Structures and Systems is published by Techno Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,059 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Smart Structures and Systems?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Smart Structures and Systems is "SMART STRUCT. SYST". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #12,396Subscription

Smart Structures and Systems

Abbreviation (ISO):SMART STRUCT. SYST

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Identifier (ISSN):1738-1584(Print)/1738-1991(Online)

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Publisher:Techno Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.4↓ -0.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Smart Structures and Systems

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.477

#12,396

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

71 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate9.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

147articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

An International Journal of Mechatronics, Sensors, Monitoring, Control, Diagnosis, and Management airns at providing a major publication channel for researchers in the general area of smart structures and systems. Typical subjects considered by the journal include: Sensors/Actuators(Materials/devices/ informatics/networking) Structural Health Monitoring and Control Diagnosis/Prognosis Life Cycle Engineering(planning/design/ maintenance/renewal) and related areas.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering94.9%Physics81.4%Computer science77%Structural engineering76.5%Materials science75.6%Quantum mechanics67.5%Composite material64.8%Mathematics56.8%Thermodynamics54.5%Electrical engineering47.1%Acoustics44.7%Artificial intelligence43.3%Biology38.9%Vibration29.7%Chemistry27.9%Geology27.8%Civil engineering25.6%Geography24.6%Economics24%Mechanical engineering22.5%Statistics22.1%Algorithm21.5%Optics21.4%Finite element method21.4%Operating system21.2%Medicine21.1%Telecommunications20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Mechanical

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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, CIVIL

Rank136/193

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank140/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Rank61/81

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank95/193

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank100/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

Rank49/81

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCRSCIE	136/193	Q3
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	140/184	Q4
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION	JCRSCIE	61/81	Q4
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCISCIE	95/193	Q2
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	100/184	Q3
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION	JCISCIE	49/81	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

17 year

2026Latest

IF1.4

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF2.2

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF2.1

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF3.5

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2022

IF4.581

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.4	—	—
2025	2.2	—	—
2024	2.1	—	—
2023	3.5	—	—
2022	4.581	—	—
2021	3.342	100	674
2020	3.557	103	1,313
2019	3.622	96	1,380
2018	2.231	97	1,100
2017	—	113	1,301
2016	—	123	2,297
2015	—	147	1,989
2014	—	122	3,058
2013	—	71	1,308
2012	—	62	1,348
2011	—	57	1,089
2010	—	65	2,182

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,396Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2005-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceEngineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.477

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.64

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,059 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations557

3-Year Documents247

Citable Documents243

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 Rate24.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Science ApplicationsQ2

Control and Systems EngineeringQ2

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ2

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: 9.5%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区ENGINEERING, CIVIL

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

Smart Structures and Systems (abbr: SMART STRUCT. SYST, ISSN: 1738-1584) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Techno Press in South Korea since 2005. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.477 (Q2), an H-index of 71.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 147 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $3,059 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.