Journal profile · Mathematics-Control and Optimization
International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
ISSN 1779-6288 · EDP Sciences · France
International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 28 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization is published by EDP Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Topology Optimization in Engineering, Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research and Cellular and Composite Structures, together about 36.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization is a peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects related to the simulation and multidisciplinary design optimization. It is devoted to publish original work related to advanced design methodologies, theoretical approaches, contemporary computers and their applications to different fields such as engineering software/hardware developments, science, computing techniques, aerospace, automobile, aeronautic, business, management, manufacturing,... etc. Front-edge research topics related to advanced multiscale optimization, Machine Learning, surface response, Artificial intelligence, composite material design, numerical simulation of additive manufacturing process, industrial applications of the above cited methods are highly suggested. The journal publishes outstanding original research papers, critical reviews and short communications (contributions deserving priority in publication and report work that it technically sound, innovative and significantly unique in a length that does not exceed four printed pages). The scope includes, but is not limited to original research contributions, reviews in the following topics: Parameter identification & Surface Response (covers all aspects of characterization and modeling of materials and structural behaviors, Artificial Neural Network, Parametric Programming, approximation methods, Machine Learning, Artificial intelligence,... etc.) Optimization Strategies (covers optimization methods that involve heuristic or Mathematics approaches, Control Theory, Linear & Nonlinear Programming, Stochastic Programming, Discrete & Dynamic Programming, Operational Research, Algorithms in Optimization based on nature behaviors,... etc.) Structural and material Optimization (covers sizing, shape and topology optimizations with or without external constraints for materials and structures, multiscale and multilevel optimization, optimization of additive manufacturing processes,... etc.) Dynamic and Vibration (covers modelling and simulation for dynamic and vibration analysis, shape and topology optimizations with or without external constraints for materials and structures.) Industrial Applications (covers all above simulation, modelling and optimization aspects. Authors should clearly underline the technological, numerical or integration of the mentioned scopes.) Others, not mentioned above.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics-Control and Optimization
Editor-in-chief David H. BassirPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 45%); most named Mainland China 5, France 4, India 1, Spain 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Topology Optimization in EngineeringEngineering15%
- Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms ResearchComputer Science12.3%
- Cellular and Composite StructuresEngineering9%
- Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization AlgorithmsComputer Science8.3%
- Mechanical Behavior of CompositesEngineering4.8%
- Composite Structure Analysis and OptimizationEngineering4.3%
- Probabilistic and Robust Engineering DesignDecision Sciences4%
- Advanced Neural Network ApplicationsComputer Science3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control and Optimization | Q2 | 71/198 | 64th |
| Modeling and Simulation | Q2 | 192/397 | 51st |
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2024
- 2.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 70OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.13OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 360 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 23 | 249 |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 331 |
| 2024 | 28 | 28 | 293 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 257 |
| 2022 | 27 | 27 | 211 |
| 2021 | 32 | 32 | 160 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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 | EUR 700 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | EUR 700 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 700 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Templates
- Word
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- editorialEditorial: These are non-peer-reviewed texts used to announce the launch of a new journal, a new section, a new Editor-in-Chief, a Special Issue, or an invited …Length not stated
- research articleResearch Article: A research original article is a primary source. It reports the methods and results of an original study performed by the authors.Length not stated
- reviewReview: A review article is a survey of previously published research on a topic.Length not stated
- short communicationShort Communication: These are contributions deserving priority in publication and report work that it technically sound, innovative and significantly unique in…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access
- AI use 1.4 The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Technology
Concerning the use of AI in writing the research content, EDP Sciences adheres to the position of COPE. AI tools cannot be listed as author of a paper. AI tools cannot meet the requirements for authorship and cannot take responsibility for the submitted work, assert conflicts of interest, or manage copyright and license agreements. Authors must be transparent in disclosing how AI tools were used i…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 1.2 Authorship
Institutional email required for corresponding author Model summary
The ICMJE recommends that all those designated as authors meet all of the described criteria. The list of criteria is available here. Those contributors who do not meet all of the criteria shall be acknowledged. To ensure integrity, traceability, and transparency in scholarly communication, please adhere to the following: Institutional Email Address The corresponding author must provide an institu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 1.3 Conflicts of interest
Authors must disclose whether or not they have a financial relationship with the organization that sponsored the research. They should also state that they have full control of all primary data and that they agree to allow the journal to review their data if requested. Any additional conflict of interest, on personal or any other level must also be disclosed. For further information see the Ethica…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability 1.8 Data sharing policy
Data sharing policy Model summary
Authors may be invited to share with the peer reviewers during the article evaluation process in a confidential manner the data on which the research is based. Further, as long as the publication of data is not in opposition with patients’ privacy (in the case of a medical application), authors are invited to upload supplemental datasets related to their research to an online repository. Doing so …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Conditions of acceptance Model summary
Submission of a manuscript implies that the work has not been published and is not submitted for publication anywhere else. Publication must be approved by all authors. Authors should accept publication fees. For ethics in publishing consult COPE.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 1.5 Open Access
Open Access licensing Model summary
The copyright of the article is retained by the author(s) under the Creative Commons license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited. Authors grant EDP Sciences a license to publish the article and identify EDP Sciences as the original publisher.
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
- EDP Sciences
- Country or region
- France
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1779-6288
- Society / sponsor
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
How long does peer review take at International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 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 International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Templates: Word; 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 International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 45%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (5), France (4) and India (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .