Journal profile · COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal
ISSN 2383-8477 · eISSN 2466-0523 · Techno-Press
Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); subscription journal; APC about USD 295; 20 articles a year; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal is published by Techno-Press and is in Zone 4 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete, Structural Load-Bearing Analysis and Structural Health Monitoring Techniques, together about 26.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Civil and Structural Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The "Advances in Computational Design (ACD), An international Journal," aims at providing an excellent publication channel for researchers and practicing engineers in computational design in all the areas of engineering & science. The journal focuses on but not limited to the following areas : • Computer-Aided Design in Engineering, • Computer Graphics and Modeling, • Computational Design Issues in Structural, Architectural, Electronic, Mechanical Systems, etc., • Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Management, • Analytical and Numerical Modeling of Structures, Systems and Elements, • Optimizations with Computational Analysis, • Manufacturing Engineering with Computers, • Human, Bio and Medical Applications, • Industrial Design and Arts with CAD, • Design Using BIM, • Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, • Reliability Based Design.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Editor-in-chief Thomas Kang Dept.Publisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced ConcreteEngineering10.7%
- Structural Load-Bearing AnalysisEngineering9.8%
- Structural Health Monitoring TechniquesEngineering5.7%
- Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization AlgorithmsComputer Science5.7%
- Topology Optimization in EngineeringEngineering5.7%
- Seismic Performance and AnalysisEngineering4.9%
- Composite Structure Analysis and OptimizationEngineering4.9%
- Structural Response to Dynamic LoadsEngineering4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Software Engineering | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Software Engineering | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.17LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.42LetPub ·
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 57.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 20LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 70 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 295 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted1
- articleSubmitted papers will be published in regular technical paper only.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- Publication ethics
Research and publication ethics standards based on COPE's International Standards for Editors and Authors. Model summary
Techno-Press applies research and publication ethics standards based on COPE's International Standards for Editors and Authors (https://publicationethics.org/node/11184).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Copyright transfer to Techno-Press upon acceptance. Model summary
Submission of an article to a Techno-Press Journal implies that it presents the original and unpublished work, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. On acceptance of the submitted manuscript, it is implied that the copyright thereof is transferred to the Techno-Press.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Rigorous peer-review process; papers recommended by at least two expert reviewers will be accepted. Model summary
All the submitted papers that have passed the preliminary check by the editors will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to judge their significance and originality. Those papers positively recommended by at least two expert reviewers will be finally accepted for publication in the Techno-Press Journals or after any required modifications are made.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Techno-Press
- ISSN
- 2383-8477
- Electronic ISSN
- 2466-0523
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal
What CAS zone is Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal is in Zone 4 of Computer Science, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Computer Science, Software Engineering. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
Which databases index Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Advances in Computational Design, An International Journal is a subscription journal. APC about USD 295.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .