Journal profile · Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL
ISSN 0167-9260 · eISSN 1872-7522 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Quarterly · Founded 1983
INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.56; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,230; review about 144 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 258 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Low-power high-performance VLSI design, VLSI and FPGA Design Techniques and VLSI and Analog Circuit Testing, together about 30.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Hardware and Architecture. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Integration, the VLSI JournalIntegration's aim is to cover every aspects of the VLSI (very large-scale integration) area, with an emphasis on the design, verification, test, and design automation technologies of integrated circuits and complex systems, as well as closely related topics in process and device technologies, etc. Individual issues will feature peer-reviewed technical articles as well as reviews of recent publications. The intended coverage of the journal can be assessed by examining the following (non-exclusive) list of topics:Specification methods and languages; Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems; VLSI architectures; Algorithms, methods and tools for modeling, simulation, synthesis and verification of integrated circuits and systems of any complexity; Embedded systems; High-level synthesis for VLSI systems; Logic synthesis and finite automata; Testing, design-for-test and test generation algorithms; Physical design; Formal verification; Algorithms implemented in VLSI systems; Heterogeneous and reconfigurable systems; Emerging device and interconnect technologies; Emerging architectures, systems and models of computation; EDA for quantum computing systems.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Editor-in-chief Wenjian YuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 31 in mainland China (about 36%); most named Mainland China 31, United States 22, Italy 7, Germany 4, Hong Kong, China 3 (86 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Low-power high-performance VLSI designEngineering12.5%
- VLSI and FPGA Design TechniquesEngineering9.6%
- VLSI and Analog Circuit TestingComputer Science8.5%
- Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit DesignEngineering6.3%
- Interconnection Networks and SystemsComputer Science5.8%
- Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit DesignEngineering5.4%
- Embedded Systems Design TechniquesComputer Science5.1%
- Advanced Memory and Neural ComputingEngineering4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 2.56LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.48LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.98LetPub ·
- h-index
- 33LetPub ·
- h-index
- 69OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 808OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.85OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 7.25%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 250LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,029 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 214 | 28 | 122 |
| 2025 | 258 | 26 | 740 |
| 2024 | 166 | 20 | 955 |
| 2023 | 137 | 13 | 1,378 |
| 2022 | 148 | 14 | 1,441 |
| 2021 | 94 | 6 | 1,390 |
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
144 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports over 12 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)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 17 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 74 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 144 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 6 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 2,230 / EUR 2,030 / GBP 1,790 / JPY 263,100 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,800 | — | — |
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 papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- original research paperOriginal research papers and special issue papers can be submitted. For special issues, check that the submission is completed before the issue deadline.Length not stated
- original research papersOriginal research papers and special issue papers can be submitted.Length not stated
- special issue papersOriginal research papers and special issue papers can be submitted.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
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
Ethics in publishing 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
Peer review type: single anonymized 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
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1983
- ISSN
- 0167-9260
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-7522
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL
What CAS zone is INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Electrical & Electronic / Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.56; CiteScore 5.1, h-index 69.
How long does peer review take at INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL?
The publisher reports about 144 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Highlights: 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 INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL based?
Of the 86 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 31 (about 36%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (31), United States (22) and Italy (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL open access, and what is the APC?
INTEGRATION-THE VLSI JOURNAL is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,230.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .