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Gyroscopy and Navigation
ISSN 2075-1087 · eISSN 2075-1109 · Pleiades Publishing · 4 issues per year
Gyroscopy and Navigation: subscription journal; median 125 days to acceptance (45 articles, last 24 months); 31 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Gyroscopy and Navigation is published by Pleiades Publishing. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Inertial Sensor and Navigation, GNSS positioning and interference and Advanced Control and Stabilization in Aerospace Systems, together about 47.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Aerospace Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Gyroscopy and Navigation is a peer-reviewed journal that covers the following subjects: inertial sensors, navigation and orientation systems; global satellite navigation systems; integrated INS/GNSS navigation systems; navigation in GNSS-degraded environments and indoor navigation; gravimetric systems and map-aided navigation; hydroacoustic navigation systems; spacecraft navigation and motion control; navigation devices and sensors (logs, echo sounders, magnetic compasses); navigation and sonar data processing algorithms. Gyroscopy and Navigation publishes manuscripts originally submitted in English and translated works. The sources of content are indicated at the article level. The peer review policy of the journal is independent of the manuscript source, ensuring a fair and unbiased evaluation process for all submissions. As part of its aim to become an international publication, the journal welcomes submissions in English from researchers worldwide.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science-Computer Science (all)
Editor-in-chief Vladimir G. PeshekhonovPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 5%); most named Russia 17, Mainland China 1, United States 1 (19 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Inertial Sensor and NavigationEngineering31%
- GNSS positioning and interferenceEngineering8.9%
- Advanced Control and Stabilization in Aerospace SystemsEngineering8%
- Geophysics and Sensor TechnologyEngineering7.2%
- Target Tracking and Data Fusion in Sensor NetworksComputer Science6%
- Advanced MEMS and NEMS TechnologiesEngineering3.8%
- Geophysics and Gravity MeasurementsEarth and Planetary Sciences3.8%
- Underwater Vehicles and Communication SystemsEngineering3.7%
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
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Q3 | 594/1030 | 42nd |
| Control and Systems Engineering | Q3 | 238/390 | 39th |
| General Computer Science | Q3 | 161/241 | 33rd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, 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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.37LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.89LetPub ·
- h-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 143OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.57OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 18,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 609 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 | 278 |
| 2025 | 31 | 0 | 515 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 | 435 |
| 2023 | 36 | 3 | 511 |
| 2022 | 30 | 1 | 569 |
| 2021 | 32 | 1 | 463 |
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
125 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 78 days – 186 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 135 days (45 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 258 days
- Sample
- 45 articles with submission and acceptance dates (45 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
- 23 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer review, Double 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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
- editorialSingle-blind peer review This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. Editorial policy The journal follows the Springer Nature Peer Review Policy, P…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- 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 Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
Member of COPE and follows COPE guidelines on misconduct. Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright transfer agreement
A completed copyright transfer agreement (in Russian or English) should be submitted together with the manuscript through the Editorial Publishing System or via e-mail, if a journal is not registered in this system. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Authors will have the option to choose how their article is published. Subscription publishing model - Published articles are made available to institutions and individuals who subscribe to Gyroscopy and Navigation or who pay to read specific articles. If you would be interested in publishing open access in this journal please contact the Open Research Support Team ORSupport@springernature.com. Ba…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Follows Springer Nature peer review policy, editors' code of conduct, editorial policies, and COPE ethical guidelines for peer-reviewers. Model summary
The journal follows the Springer Nature Peer Review Policy, Process and Guidance, Springer Nature Journal Editors' Code of Conduct, Springer Nature Editorial Policies, and COPE's Ethical Guidelines for Peer-reviewers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Important note: the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism.
Authors should make sure they have permissions for the use of software, questionnaires/(web) surveys and scales in their studies (if appropriate).Research articles and non-research articles (e.g. Opinion, Review, and Commentary articles) must cite appropriate and relevant literature in support of the claims made. Excessive and inappropriate self-citation or coordinated efforts among several author…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is “any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes“. The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
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
- Pleiades Publishing
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 2075-1087
- Electronic ISSN
- 2075-1109
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 17, Issue 1 (March 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Gyroscopy and Navigation
How long does peer review take at Gyroscopy and Navigation?
Based on the dates recorded on 45 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 125 days (interquartile range 78–186 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 Gyroscopy and Navigation?
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 Gyroscopy and Navigation based?
Of the 19 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (17), Mainland China (1) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Gyroscopy and Navigation?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Gyroscopy and Navigation is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Gyroscopy and Navigation open access, and what is the APC?
Gyroscopy and Navigation is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
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: .