Journal profile
Fuel Communications
ISSN 2666-0520 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Fuel Communications: impact factor 7.8 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,900; review about 87 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 22 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Fuel Communications is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies, Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes and Biodiesel Production and Applications, together about 33.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Biomedical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Fuel in conversation with sustainabilityAs the gold open access companion to the highly-regarded FUEL Journal, FUEL COMMUNICATIONS (JFUECO) provides rapid dissemination of high quality research work and encourages contributions of initial results at the cutting edge of fuel science and technology, as well as applications in the field. Rapid publication, with the first feedback within 3 weeks, of such research enables authors to transmit their new contributions quickly to a large, international audience. JFUECO is designed to meet the needs of authors who are interested in publishing in Gold OA. The scope of JFUECO is research into energy sources and fuel science, and includes a broad range of increasing interest topics such as environmental aspects and pollution while intersecting scientific and practical disciplines such as physics, catalysis, mathematics, computer science, heat generation, industry, and transportation. Undoubtedly, uncovering new frontiers in fuel science will have significant impact on many of the imposing challenges facing our world today. Broadly, the scope is the same as that of FUEL. Theoretical and experimental research, articles, communications, reviews, and perspectives are welcomed and will be subjected to a single-blind review process process.A wide variety of fuel-related research topics are covered: Solar fuelsE-fuels or ElectrofuelsBiogasBioethanolBiodieselHydrogenNitrogen-based fuels (e.g., ammonia, hydrazine, and fuel-bound nitrogen)Metals (lithium (Li), boron (B), magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn))Waste derived fuelsAdvanced Liquid propellantsAdvanced Solid propellantsChemical Looping CombustionCalcium loopingCarbon Capture and StorageCarbon Capture and UtilizationNew gas turbines cyclesFuel cells and microbial fuel cellsSustainable fuel analysisCircularityEthical fuelsEthical energy systemsLCA modelingPlastic waste/recyclingChemical recyclingConnect with waste managementWaste to energyE-Fuels
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 17%); most named Mainland China 3, France 3, Belgium 3, United States 2, United Kingdom 1 (18 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Combustion Engine TechnologiesChemical Engineering13.6%
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesEngineering10%
- Biodiesel Production and ApplicationsEngineering9.6%
- Combustion and flame dynamicsEngineering8.4%
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science6.8%
- Hybrid Renewable Energy SystemsEnergy4.4%
- Energy and Environment ImpactsEnvironmental Science4.4%
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesEngineering4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 16.4Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 31OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 76OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 8.52OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 154 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 137 |
| 2024 | 27 | 27 | 352 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 483 |
| 2022 | 30 | 30 | 1,834 |
| 2021 | 40 | 40 | 921 |
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
87 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 33 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)
- about 33 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 48 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 87 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,900 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,810 / EUR 1,690 / GBP 1,450 / JPY 224,490 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,700 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,900 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted5
- articlesTheoretical and experimental research, articles, communications, reviews, and perspectives are welcomed and will be subjected to a single-blind review process p…Length not stated
- communicationsTheoretical and experimental research, articles, communications, reviews, and perspectives are welcomed and will be subjected to a single-blind review process p…Length not stated
- perspectivesTheoretical and experimental research, articles, communications, reviews, and perspectives are welcomed and will be subjected to a single-blind review process p…Length not stated
- reviewsTheoretical and experimental research, articles, communications, reviews, and perspectives are welcomed and will be subjected to a single-blind review process p…Length not stated
- theoretical and experimental researchTheoretical and experimental research, articles, communications, reviews, and perspectives are welcomed and will be subjected to a single-blind review process p…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
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-0520
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Fuel Communications
What is the impact factor of Fuel Communications?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 7.8; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 31.
How long does peer review take at Fuel Communications?
The publisher reports about 87 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 33 weeks. 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 Fuel Communications?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: 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 Fuel Communications based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (3), France (3) and Belgium (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Fuel Communications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Fuel Communications is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Fuel Communications open access, and what is the APC?
Fuel Communications is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,900.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .