Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
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Aims & Scope
The journal’s scope ranges from mathematical foundations of the field to algorithm and software development, and from benchmark examples to case studies of practical applications in structural, aero-space, mechanical, civil, chemical, naval and bio-engineering. Fields such as computer-aided design and manufacturing, uncertainty quantification, artificial intelligence, system identification and modeling, inverse processes, computer simulation, bio-mechanics, bio-medical applications, nano-technology, MEMS, optics, chemical processes, computational biology, meta-modeling, DOE and active control of structures are covered when the topic is closely related to the optimization of structures or fluids. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization publishes original research papers, review articles, industrial applications, brief notes, educational articles, book reviews, conference diary, forum section, discussions on papers, authors´ replies, obituaries, announcements and society news.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
MECHANICS
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
MECHANICS
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisStructural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (acronym: samo, abbr: STRUCT. MULTIDISCIP. OPTIM, ISSN: 1615-147X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1989. 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 1.072 (Q1), an H-index of 157.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 305 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,464 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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