Journal profile · Automation & Control Systems
Annual Reviews in Control
ISSN 1367-5788 · eISSN 1872-9088 · Elsevier Ltd · UNITED STATES · Semiannual · Founded 1996
Annual Reviews in Control: CAS Zone 2 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 14.38; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,940; review about 154 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: mostly invited papers; 44 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Annual Reviews in Control is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 2 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Control Systems Optimization, Fault Detection and Control Systems and Control Systems and Identification, together about 35% of its articles. Its main subfields are Control and Systems Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
A journal of IFAC, the International Federation of Automatic ControlThe field of Control is changing very fast now with technology-driven “societal grand challenges” and with the deployment of new digital technologies. Indeed, increasingly both economic developments and societal needs depend upon collections of diverse systems working together to provide needed services, comfort, health, safety, and security. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for methodological and technical approaches which allow multiple, independent, heterogeneous systems to interoperate cooperatively providing broader capabilities than available from individual systems. Such considerations apply in many different domains including transportation, health care, energy and water management, smart cities, defense and security, social services, manufacturing systems, supply chains and more. The design of such systems requires understanding the joint dynamics of computers, software, networks, physical, chemical, biological processes and human-in-the-loop.The aim of Annual Reviews in Control is to provide comprehensive and visionary views of the field via the publication of high-impact review articles.For more details on the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), visit their home page.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Automation & Control Systems
Editor-in-chief Hervé PanettoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United States 10, France 6, Netherlands 6, Mainland China 2, Switzerland 2 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Control Systems OptimizationEngineering13.7%
- Fault Detection and Control SystemsEngineering13.1%
- Control Systems and IdentificationEngineering8.2%
- Adaptive Control of Nonlinear SystemsEngineering5.6%
- Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing SystemsEngineering4.1%
- Stability and Control of Uncertain SystemsEngineering3.9%
- Distributed Control Multi-Agent SystemsComputer Science3.6%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Automation & Control Systems | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Automation & Control Systems | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Automation & Control Systems | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
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
- 14.38LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 14.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 24.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 24.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.69LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 5.05LetPub ·
- h-index
- 68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 132OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 728OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 14.06OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 44%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 36LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,097 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 16 | 37 |
| 2025 | 44 | 28 | 273 |
| 2024 | 44 | 31 | 1,279 |
| 2023 | 51 | 30 | 2,260 |
| 2022 | 58 | 41 | 2,419 |
| 2021 | 66 | 47 | 3,289 |
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
154 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports over 12 weeks
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)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Mostly invited papersLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 79 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 154 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 19 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 3,940 / EUR 3,690 / GBP 3,150 / JPY 488,680 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,310 | — | — |
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
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted10
- editorialAnnual Reviews in Control publishes the following types of review articles:Survey Article: Review papers on main methodologies or technical advances adding cons…Length not stated
- perspectiveAnnual Reviews in Control publishes the following types of review articles:Survey Article: Review papers on main methodologies or technical advances adding cons…Length not stated
- research articleAnnual Reviews in Control publishes the following types of review articles:Survey Article: Review papers on main methodologies or technical advances adding cons…Length not stated
- reviewAnnual Reviews in Control publishes the following types of review articles:Survey Article: Review papers on main methodologies or technical advances adding cons…Length not stated
- review articleAnnual Reviews in Control publishes the following types of review articles:Survey Article: Review papers on main methodologies or technical advances adding cons…Length not stated
- surveyAnnual Reviews in Control publishes the following types of review articles:Survey Article: Review papers on main methodologies or technical advances adding cons…Length not stated
- survey articleSurvey Article: Review papers on main methodologies or technical advances adding considerable technical value to the state of the art.Length not stated
- tutorialAnnual Reviews in Control publishes the following types of review articles:Survey Article: Review papers on main methodologies or technical advances adding cons…Length not stated
- tutorial research articleTutorial Research Article: Comprehensive conceptual approaches and fundamental guides for prospective future studies.Length not stated
- vision articleVision Article: Cutting-edge and emerging topics with visionary perspective on the future of the field or how it will bridge multiple disciplines.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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
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 ·- 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 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
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Semiannual
- Founded
- 1996
- ISSN
- 1367-5788
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-9088
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Annual Reviews in Control
What CAS zone is Annual Reviews in Control in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Annual Reviews in Control is in Zone 2 of Computer Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Automation & Control Systems. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Annual Reviews in Control?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 14.38; CiteScore 24.3, h-index 132.
How long does peer review take at Annual Reviews in Control?
The publisher reports about 154 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Mostly invited papers”. 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 Annual Reviews in Control?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: APA; 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 Annual Reviews in Control based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (10), France (6) and Netherlands (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Annual Reviews in Control?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Annual Reviews in Control is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Annual Reviews in Control open access, and what is the APC?
Annual Reviews in Control is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,940.
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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .