Journal profile · Engineering, Chemical
Computers & Chemical Engineering
ISSN 0098-1354 · eISSN 1873-4375 · Elsevier BV · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1977
Computers & Chemical Engineering: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.85; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,050; review about 107 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 35%); 473 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Computers & Chemical Engineering is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Control Systems Optimization, Process Optimization and Integration and Fault Detection and Control Systems, together about 59.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Control and Systems Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An International Journal of Computer Applications in Chemical EngineeringComputers & Chemical Engineering is primarily a journal of record for new developments in the application of computing and systems technology to chemical engineering problems. Several major areas of study are represented in the journal, including:• Modeling, numerical analysis and simulation • Mathematical programming (optimization) • Cyberinfrastructure, informatics and intelligent systems • Process and product synthesis/design • Process dynamics, control and monitoring • Abnormal events management and process safety • Plant operations, integration, planning/scheduling and supply chain • Enterprise-wide management and technology-driven policy making • Domain applications (molecular, biological, pharmaceutical, food, energy, and environmental systems engineering)Also, general papers on process systems engineering are welcome as well as emerging new areas and topics not covered above.Articles published cover different aspects of the application of process systems engineering to one or more of the general areas listed above, including new applications of established methods, comparisons of alternative methodologies, descriptions of state-of-the-art industrial applications and significant developments in computing targeted at training/education. Reports of software implementation must feature novel uses of state-of-the-art computing technologies. Computers & Chemical Engineering publishes full-length articles, perspective papers, journal reviews, short notes and letters to the editor.Online article submission now available via: https://www.editorialmanager.com/CACE/default.aspx.Comments and Proposals: We are interested in receiving comttpments/feedback on this and our other journals and welcome publication proposals for books, electronic products, new journals and co-operation for existing journals.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Chemical
Editor-in-chief E.N. PistikopoulosPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 15%); most named United States 21, Mainland China 8, United Kingdom 5, Japan 2, Germany 2 (54 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Control Systems OptimizationEngineering24.8%
- Process Optimization and IntegrationEngineering22.5%
- Fault Detection and Control SystemsEngineering12.4%
- Scheduling and Optimization AlgorithmsEngineering3.7%
- Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization AlgorithmsComputer Science2.8%
- Control Systems and IdentificationEngineering2.6%
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology2.3%
- Mineral Processing and GrindingEngineering2.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | 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 | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 3 |
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
- 4.85LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.87LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.37LetPub ·
- h-index
- 124LetPub ·
- h-index
- 202OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6,847OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.09OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 32.09%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 425LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 11,421 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 310 | 150 | 155 |
| 2025 | 473 | 244 | 1,879 |
| 2024 | 351 | 193 | 3,739 |
| 2023 | 376 | 175 | 5,489 |
| 2022 | 365 | 134 | 6,722 |
| 2021 | 364 | 139 | 8,061 |
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
107 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 4 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 4 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 35%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 44 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 107 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 5 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 4,050 / EUR 3,790 / GBP 3,240 / JPY 502,320 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,710 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- full-length papersFull-length papers - should be complete and authoritative accounts of work, which has special significance and must be presented clearly and concisely.Length not stated
- letterThe journal publishes full-length papers, reviews, short notes and letters to the Editors.Full-length papers - should be complete and authoritative accounts of …Length not stated
- letters to the editorsLetters to the Editors on subjects relevant to the readership will be considered for publication.Length not stated
- reviewThe journal publishes full-length papers, reviews, short notes and letters to the Editors.Full-length papers - should be complete and authoritative accounts of …Length not stated
- review articleThe journal publishes full-length papers, reviews, short notes and letters to the Editors.Full-length papers - should be complete and authoritative accounts of …Length not stated
- reviewsReviews - authors intending to offer a review article or a comparative survey are advised first to contact the journal Editor.Length not stated
- short notesShort Notes are published in the journal for early communication of important results, extensions to recent publications, or brief descriptions of new applicati…Length not stated
- surveyThe journal publishes full-length papers, reviews, short notes and letters to the Editors.Full-length papers - should be complete and authoritative accounts of …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 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 BV
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1977
- ISSN
- 0098-1354
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-4375
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Computers & Chemical Engineering
What CAS zone is Computers & Chemical Engineering in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Computers & Chemical Engineering is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Engineering, Chemical / Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Computers & Chemical Engineering?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.85; CiteScore 8.7, h-index 202.
How long does peer review take at Computers & Chemical Engineering?
The publisher reports about 107 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 4 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 35%)”. 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 Computers & Chemical Engineering?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. 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 Computers & Chemical Engineering based?
Of the 54 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (21), Mainland China (8) and United Kingdom (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Computers & Chemical Engineering?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Computers & Chemical Engineering is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Computers & Chemical Engineering open access, and what is the APC?
Computers & Chemical Engineering is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,050.
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: .