Journal profile · Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Advances in Engineering Software
ISSN 0965-9978 · eISSN 1873-5339 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1992
Advances in Engineering Software: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.28; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,810; review about 116 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 17%); 160 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Advances in Engineering Software is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Numerical methods in engineering, Topology Optimization in Engineering and Human auditory perception and evaluation, together about 20.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aerospace • Civil • Environmental • Mechanical and Structural EngineeringIncluding Computing Systems in EngineeringThe objective of this journal is to communicate recent and projected advances in computer-based engineering techniques. The fields covered include mechanical, aerospace, civil and environmental engineering, with an emphasis on research and development leading to practical problem-solving.The scope of the journal includes: • Innovative computational strategies and numerical algorithms for large-scale engineering problems • Analysis and simulation techniques and systems • Model and mesh generation • Control of the accuracy, stability and efficiency of computational process • Exploitation of new computing environments (eg distributed hetergeneous and collaborative computing) • Advanced visualization techniques, virtual environments and prototyping • Applications of AI, knowledge-based systems, computational intelligence, including fuzzy logic, neural networks and evolutionary computations • Application of object-oriented technology to engineering problems • Intelligent human computer interfaces • Design automation, multidisciplinary design and optimization • CAD, CAE and integrated process and product development systems • Quality and reliabilityThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book reviews. A conference calendar is also included – entries welcome.Related conferences are listed under 'Related publications'.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 6%); most named United Kingdom 20, Italy 15, United States 9, Germany 9, Mainland China 7 (109 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Numerical methods in engineeringEngineering6.7%
- Topology Optimization in EngineeringEngineering6.7%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering6.7%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.4%
- Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization AlgorithmsComputer Science6.3%
- Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational MathematicsEngineering6%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science5.9%
- Composite Structure Analysis and OptimizationEngineering5.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Software Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Software Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Software Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 6.28LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 12.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 12.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.16LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.85LetPub ·
- h-index
- 66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 119OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,135OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.68OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.39%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 142LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,330 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 161 | 45 | 157 |
| 2025 | 160 | 35 | 826 |
| 2024 | 187 | 48 | 2,409 |
| 2023 | 92 | 28 | 1,799 |
| 2022 | 232 | 39 | 5,832 |
| 2021 | 55 | 18 | 878 |
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.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
116 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 17%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 48 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 116 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,810 / EUR 3,560 / GBP 3,050 / JPY 472,550 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,440 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted7
- book reviewsThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book …Length not stated
- discussionsThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book …Length not stated
- research papersThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book …Length not stated
- short communicationsThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book …Length not stated
- software reviewsThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book …Length not stated
- survey papers on key application areasThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book …Length not stated
- technical notesThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Authorship criteria Model summary
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1992
- ISSN
- 0965-9978
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-5339
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Advances in Engineering Software
What CAS zone is Advances in Engineering Software in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Advances in Engineering Software is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Computer Science, Software Engineering / Engineering, Multidisciplinary / Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Advances in Engineering Software?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.28; CiteScore 12.6, h-index 119.
How long does peer review take at Advances in Engineering Software?
The publisher reports about 116 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 17%)”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Advances in Engineering Software?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Advances in Engineering Software based?
Of the 109 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (20), Italy (15) and United States (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Advances in Engineering Software?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Advances in Engineering Software is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Advances in Engineering Software open access, and what is the APC?
Advances in Engineering Software is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,810.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .