Vehicle System Dynamics
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
125 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Vehicle System Dynamics is an international journal, providing a source of information for the vehicle engineer and the applied scientist. The journal emphasizes the theoretical background of research and development problems of all kinds of road, rail and other ground-based vehicles. Main topics are: Dynamics of vehicle systems and their components including suspension, steering, braking, chassis systems, noise-vibration-harshness, power train; Control of motion and forces affecting vehicle behaviour; Computer aided modelling and simulation, validation, parameter identification and testing, driver modelling; Vehicle interactions with the environment including wheel-rail and tyre-ground behaviour; Active Safety Systems including collision and derailment warning, avoidance and mitigation; Intelligent vehicles, guided vehicles, automated traffic systems related to vehicle dynamics, unconventional vehicles.
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ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisVehicle System Dynamics (acronym: nvsd, abbr: VEH. SYST. DYN, ISSN: 0042-3114) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.413 (Q1), an H-index of 125.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 159 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,520 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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