Journal profile · Engineering-Mechanical Engineering
Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety
ISSN 2509-8004 · eISSN 3059-3336 · Springer Nature
Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety: subscription journal; APC about USD 3,690; median 138 days to acceptance (27 articles, last 24 months); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety is published by Springer Nature. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics and Restraint-Related Deaths, together about 53.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development is an interdisciplinary open-access journal dedicated to advancing both theoretical and practical knowledge related to engineering, technology, management sciences, and sustainability. The journal focuses on the global implications of technological, managerial, societal, economic, and environmental transformations associated with sustainable development.The journal invites original research articles, review papers, case studies, technical notes, and opinion pieces that offer significant insights into transformative technology and sustainable development. Contributions should demonstrate methodological rigor, practical relevance, and potential for real-world impact. The journal encourages submissions from a variety of disciplinary perspectives to promote a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities at the technology-sustainability nexus, with particular attention to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The following topics are of interest for original manuscripts: Engineering: Covers all aspects of engineering, technology, and applied science, focusing on the development of transformative technologies for sustainable solutions. Management: Includes disciplines of management that concentrate on technology and sustainability. Sustainable Development: Encompasses aspects of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that integrate economic, social, and environmental dimensions to ensure the well-being of present and future generations. Interdisciplinary: Journal also welcomes articles which are interdisciplinary in nature but promise the outcome as an attempt toward achieving the SDGs.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Mechanical Engineering
Editor-in-chief Pao-Ann HsiungPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 4, Taiwan, China 2, France 2, United States 1, United Kingdom 1 (13 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- High-Velocity Impact and Material BehaviorMaterials Science21.4%
- Automotive and Human Injury BiomechanicsMedicine19.3%
- Restraint-Related DeathsMedicine13.1%
- Occupational Health and PerformanceHealth Professions5.5%
- Structural Response to Dynamic LoadsEngineering4.1%
- Military Technology and StrategiesEngineering4.1%
- Military Defense Systems AnalysisEngineering3.5%
- Mechanical Behavior of CompositesEngineering2.1%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Q4 | 556/720 | 22nd |
| Biotechnology | Q4 | 262/314 | 16th |
| Biomedical Engineering | Q4 | 278/323 | 14th |
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
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSSPublisher website
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
- 1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.12LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.13LetPub ·
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 22,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 63 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 58 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 71 |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | 62 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 55 |
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
138 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 124 days – 192 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 45 days (27 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 196 days
- Sample
- 27 articles with submission and acceptance dates (28 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
- 20 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.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,690 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
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 papers3, by deadline
- Resilient Entrepreneurship in Turbulent Times: Global Cooperation, Trade Barriers and AI for Sustainable SME GrowthDeadline
- Transformative Innovations for Agricultural and Ecosystem SustainabilityDeadline
- Transformative Technologies for Circular Economy, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable DevelopmentDeadline
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. Peer review policy This journal follows a single-anonymous peer review procedu…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
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 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 ·- Data availability Data availability statements
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
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 ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review policy
Single-anonymous peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-anonymous peer review procedure, where the reviewers are aware of the names and affiliations of the authors, but the reviewer reports provided to authors are anonymous.
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
- ISSN
- 2509-8004
- Electronic ISSN
- 3059-3336
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety
How long does peer review take at Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety?
Based on the dates recorded on 27 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 138 days (interquartile range 124–192 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 Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety?
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 Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety based?
Of the 13 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (4), Taiwan, China (2) and France (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety is indexed in Scopus.
Is Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety open access, and what is the APC?
Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,690.
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: .