Journal profile · Engineering, Mechanical
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
ISSN 1229-8557 · eISSN 2005-4602 · Korean Society for Precision Engineering · SOUTH KOREA · Bimonthly · Founded 2009
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.38; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,090; median 116 days to acceptance (98 articles, last 24 months); 205 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing is published by Korean Society for Precision Engineering 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 Advanced machining processes and optimization, Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques and Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques, together about 32.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing accepts original contributions on all aspects of precision engineering and manufacturing. The journal's specific focus areas include, but are not limited to: Precision Manufacturing Processes Precision Measurement Robotics, Control and Automation Manufacturing Systems Design and Materials Machine Tools Nano/Micro Technology Bio Health Additive Manufacturing Surveys and reviews will also be planned in consultation with the Editorial Board.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Mechanical
Editor-in-chief Hyeong-Joon AhnPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 5%); most named South Korea 72, United States 11, Japan 8, Mainland China 5, Taiwan, China 3 (105 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced machining processes and optimizationEngineering14.5%
- Advanced Surface Polishing TechniquesEngineering11.7%
- Advanced Measurement and Metrology TechniquesEngineering6.6%
- Advanced Machining and Optimization TechniquesEngineering6.5%
- Manufacturing Process and OptimizationEngineering5.8%
- Metallurgy and Material FormingEngineering5%
- Metal Forming Simulation TechniquesEngineering4.4%
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesEngineering3.8%
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, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, 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
- Impact factor
- 3.38LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.9Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.57LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.06LetPub ·
- h-index
- 41LetPub ·
- h-index
- 82OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,929OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 20.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 7.5%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 201LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 365,600Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,253 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 216 | 44 | 91 |
| 2025 | 205 | 22 | 753 |
| 2024 | 241 | 31 | 1,399 |
| 2023 | 184 | 17 | 2,254 |
| 2022 | 138 | 9 | 1,366 |
| 2021 | 160 | 16 | 2,104 |
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
116 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 76 days – 165 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 38 days (98 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 166 days
- Sample
- 98 articles with submission and acceptance dates (484 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 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 3,090 / EUR 2,490 / GBP 2,190 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 50 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use of LLMs must be documented in the Methods section; AI-assisted copy editing does not need to be declared. Model summary
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
Authors must disclose competing interests. Model summary
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
Journal follows COPE guidelines on publication ethics. Model summary
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permissions required for previously published material. Model summary
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Authors may suggest or exclude reviewers. Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening software may be used. Model summary
the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism
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
- Korean Society for Precision Engineering
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2009
- ISSN
- 1229-8557
- Print ISSN
- 2234-7593
- Electronic ISSN
- 2005-4602
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 27, Issue 8 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
What CAS zone is International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Mechanical / Engineering, Manufacturing. 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 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.38; CiteScore 5.2, h-index 82.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing?
Based on the dates recorded on 98 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 116 days (interquartile range 76–165 days); authors report an average review time of 3–6 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 Precision Engineering and Manufacturing?
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 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing based?
Of the 105 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (72), United States (11) and Japan (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex and INSPEC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,090.
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: .