Journal profile · Engineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research
ISSN 2008-4889 · eISSN 2345-363X · Iran University of Science and Technology · Iran, Islamic Republic of
International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 2,797 articles a year; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research is published by Iran University of Science and Technology. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization and Multi-Criteria Decision Making, together about 28.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research (IJIEPR) publishes peer‑reviewed research that advances the theory, methodology, and application of industrial engineering. The journal provides a global platform for high‑quality studies that improve the design, optimization, and management of industrial and production systems. IJIEPR welcomes original research articles, review papers, and case studies that offer methodological rigor, practical relevance, and scientific contribution.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Editor-in-chief Mohammad SaidiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 4%); most named Iran 11, Canada 4, United States 2, United Kingdom 2, Mainland China 1 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Scheduling and Optimization AlgorithmsEngineering10.8%
- Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics OptimizationEngineering10.8%
- Multi-Criteria Decision MakingDecision Sciences6.8%
- Optimization and Mathematical ProgrammingEngineering6.4%
- Assembly Line Balancing OptimizationEngineering6%
- Supply Chain and Inventory ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting4.8%
- Vehicle Routing Optimization MethodsEngineering4.8%
- Facility Location and Emergency ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting4.4%
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SIMAGO, INSTITUTIONS RANKINGS, COPE, Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database (SID), Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), MagiranPublisher 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
- 1.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.18LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,797Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 244 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
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 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC |
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
- 150–200 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted1
- original researchIJIEPR welcomes original research articles, review papers, and case studies that offer methodological rigor, practical relevance, and scientific contribution.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, License & copyright, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use
Declaration form regarding the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies is required along with the paper. Model summary
Kindly download and complete the attached declaration form regarding the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in your manuscript. Submission of this form is required along with your paper.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License Model summary
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review and ethical publishing Model summary
IJIEPR adheres to rigorous peer‑review standards and internationally recognized ethical publishing practices.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Original research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Model summary
Papers should deal with original research not previously published or being considered for publication elsewhere.
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
- Iran University of Science and Technology
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2008-4889
- Electronic ISSN
- 2345-363X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 37, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 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 of Industrial Engineering and Production Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Required, 3; Highlights: 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 of Industrial Engineering and Production Research based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (11), Canada (4) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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: .