Journal profile · ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
ISSN 0932-383X · eISSN 1613-7620 · Springer Nature · 8 issues per year
Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik: CAS Zone 4 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.6 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,490; median 53 days to acceptance (53 articles, last 24 months); 86 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 4 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Legal and Regulatory Analysis, Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies and Military Technology and Strategies, together about 88.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Die Zeitschrift e+i behandelt Themen aus dem Gesamtgebiet der Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik. Die Bandbreite geht dabei von der Mikroelektronik, über die Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik, die Regelungstechnik und Automatisierung, den elektrischen Maschinenbau, die Energiegewinnung und -versorgung bis hin zum Umweltschutz. Ebenso berichtet die e+i über bedeutende technologische Entwicklungen, richtungsweisende Projekte sowie relevante Fachmessen. Im Journalteil informiert die e+i ihre Leserinnen und Leser über Aktuelles aus der Branche, wie neue Technologien und Produkte, die elektrotechnische Normung, Personalia und Veranstaltungen. Ihre Funktion als Organ des OVE Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik übt die e+i durch laufende Berichterstattung über den Verband, seine Bereiche, Gesellschaften und Mitglieder aus. The journal e+i focuses on topics referring to the wide area of electrical and information engineering. They range from microelectronics to information and communication technology, control engineering and automation, electric drives and machines, energy generation and supply up to the protection of the environment. e+i also reports on significant technological developments, trend-setting projects as well as relevant trade fairs. Additionally to original papers, e+i provides its readers with industry news like new technologies and products, electrotechnical standardization as well as conferences and events. e+i is the official journal of the Austrian Electrotechnical Association (OVE) and thus also informs its readers about the association itself, its areas of operation, its societies as well as its members.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Austria 17, Germany 1 (18 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Legal and Regulatory AnalysisSocial Sciences29.4%
- Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesSocial Sciences29.4%
- Military Technology and StrategiesEngineering29.4%
- Physics and Engineering Research ArticlesEngineering2.7%
- Digital Innovation in IndustriesBusiness, Management and Accounting1.1%
- Renewable Energy and SustainabilityEnergy0.8%
- Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing SystemsEngineering0.6%
- Electric Motor Design and AnalysisEngineering0.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | 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
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECDBLPPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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 (publisher) 2025
- 0.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.56LetPub ·
- h-index
- 31OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 171OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.73OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 46.96%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 77LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 336,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 12,773 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 45 | 6 |
| 2025 | 86 | 49 | 53 |
| 2024 | 97 | 45 | 119 |
| 2023 | 96 | 56 | 172 |
| 2022 | 104 | 71 | 195 |
| 2021 | 133 | 65 | 271 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
53 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 37 days – 70 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 33 days (90 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 93 days
- Sample
- 53 articles with submission and acceptance dates (199 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 7 daysPublisher 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 3,490 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
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
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- original paperPapers can be submitted in either German or English. Manuscripts from the fields of original papers are evaluated by different experts. Manuscripts belonging to…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access
- AI use Generative AI Images
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in e+i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
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
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 8 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0932-383X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1613-7620
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 143, Issue 5 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
What CAS zone is Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik is in Zone 4 of Engineering, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Engineering, Electrical & Electronic. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.6 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.2, h-index 31.
How long does peer review take at Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik?
Based on the dates recorded on 53 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 53 days (interquartile range 37–70 days). 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 Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: 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 Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Austria (17) and Germany (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, INSPEC and DBLP; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik open access, and what is the APC?
Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,490.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .