Journal profile · Mechanics
Energy Conversion and Management
ISSN 0196-8904 · eISSN 1879-2227 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Semimonthly · Founded 1980
Energy Conversion and Management: CAS Zone 1 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 11.79; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,600; review about 107 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: about 75%; 1,359 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Energy Conversion and Management is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 1 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems, Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies, together about 24.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal Energy Conversion and Management provides a forum for publishing original contributions and comprehensive technical review articles of interdisciplinary and original research on all important energy topics.The topics considered include energy generation, utilization, conversion, storage, transmission, conservation, management and sustainability. These topics typically involve various types of energy such as mechanical, thermal, nuclear, chemical, electromagnetic, magnetic and electric. These energy types cover all known energy resources, including renewable resources (e.g., solar, bio, hydro, wind, geothermal and ocean energy), fossil fuels and nuclear resources.Papers are welcome that investigate or consider the prospects of energy technologies, devices, systems, materials, processes, operation, performance, maintenance and control.Priority may be given to interdisciplinary energy subjects that deal with advanced technologies and that consider more than one of these methodologies: modeling, experimental, analysis and optimization, with appropriate verifications of the findings. Papers in which optimization is a core component are considered within scope when the optimization supports a substantive contribution to the journal’s energy topics described above. Papers in which the main contribution lies primarily in applying or comparing existing optimization methods for a well-studied research problem or device, process, or system within those topics, or in proposing a minor variant of an existing optimization method, would generally not be considered suitable on that basis alone.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mechanics
Editor-in-chief Sylvie LorentePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 9 in mainland China (about 13%); most named Mainland China 9, United States 9, Germany 6, Hong Kong, China 4, Italy 4 (72 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling SystemsEngineering9.9%
- Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsEnergy9%
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnologiesEngineering5.6%
- Hybrid Renewable Energy SystemsEnergy5.1%
- Adsorption and Cooling SystemsEngineering4.8%
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesEngineering4.5%
- Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical MechanicsPhysics and Astronomy4.4%
- Heat Transfer and OptimizationEngineering4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Energy & Fuels | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Energy & Fuels | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Energy & Fuels | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview 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
- 11.79LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 11.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 22.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 22.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.6LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.22LetPub ·
- h-index
- 163LetPub ·
- h-index
- 316OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 17,557OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 12.45OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.97%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 1,267LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 22,671 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,066 | 440 | 1,358 |
| 2025 | 1,359 | 449 | 12,914 |
| 2024 | 1,252 | 381 | 31,519 |
| 2023 | 1,232 | 349 | 46,030 |
| 2022 | 1,269 | 319 | 59,301 |
| 2021 | 1,238 | 292 | 65,557 |
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 12.8 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 12.8 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 75%LetPub ·
- First decision after review
- 43 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 107 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 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 4,600 / EUR 4,300 / GBP 3,680 / JPY 570,540 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,500 | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- full length articleFull Length Article: Full length articles (9000 words max) are original, high-quality, research papers presenting novel scientific findings. Full length article…Length not stated
- original research paperThis Journal publishes Original research papers and Review articles.The journal authorizes a maximum of 6 authors per manuscript. Submissions exceeding this lim…Length not stated
- research paperThis Journal publishes Original research papers and Review articles.The journal authorizes a maximum of 6 authors per manuscript. Submissions exceeding this lim…Length not stated
- reviewThis Journal publishes Original research papers and Review articles.The journal authorizes a maximum of 6 authors per manuscript. Submissions exceeding this lim…main text ≤ 12,000 words
- review articleThis Journal publishes Original research papers and Review articles.The journal authorizes a maximum of 6 authors per manuscript. Submissions exceeding this lim…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
Maximum of 6 authors per manuscript 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 ·- 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 allowed 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
- Semimonthly
- Founded
- 1980
- ISSN
- 0196-8904
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2227
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Energy Conversion and Management
What CAS zone is Energy Conversion and Management in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Energy Conversion and Management is in Zone 1 of Engineering, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Energy & Fuels / Mechanics / Thermodynamics; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Energy Conversion and Management?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 11.79; CiteScore 22.1, h-index 316.
How long does peer review take at Energy Conversion and Management?
The publisher reports about 107 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 12.8 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 75%”. 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 Energy Conversion and Management?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 Energy Conversion and Management based?
Of the 72 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 9 (about 13%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (9), United States (9) and Germany (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Energy Conversion and Management?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Energy Conversion and Management is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Energy Conversion and Management open access, and what is the APC?
Energy Conversion and Management is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,600.
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: .