Journal profile · ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING-ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology
ISSN 2288-6206 · eISSN 2198-0810 · Korean Society for Precision Engineering · SOUTH KOREA · 6 issues per year · Founded 2014
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.64; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,890; median 123 days to acceptance (96 articles, last 24 months); 136 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology 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, Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies and Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques, together about 29.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology accepts original contributions on all aspects of green manufacturing. The journal's specific focus areas include, but are not limited to: Energy Saving and Waste Reduction in Manufacturing Processes 1.1 Subtractive Processes (Machining, Grinding, Laser, Non-traditional Machining, etc) 1.2 Additive Processes (Welding, Bonding, 3D Printing, R2R, etc) 1.3 Material Transform Processes (Forming, Casting, etc) 1.4 Material Trans-property Processes (Heat Treatment, Surface Treatment, etc) 1.5 Hybrid Processes 1.6 Multi-scale Processes Manufacturing of New and Renewable Energy Devices 2.1 Solar/PV 2.2 Wind/Wave/Hydro 2.3 Hydrogen 2.4 Bio 2.5 Fuel Cell 2.6 Battery and Capacitor 2.7 Energy Harvesting Design and Manufacturing of Green Products 3.1 Machinery (H/W, S/W, Process Planning, etc) 3.2 Automobile (Hybrid, Electric Vehicle, etc) 3.3 Robots (H/W, S/W, Biomimetic, etc) 3.4 Electronics/Display 3.5 Design for Manufacturing (DFM, DFE, DFA) 3.6 Product Using Appropriate Technology Materials for Green Manufacturing 4.1 Lightweight Materials and Structures 4.2 Muti-functional Materials 4.3 Eco-Friendly Materials 4.4 Bio/Recyclable Materials 4.5 Energy Harvesting/Conversion/Storage Materials 4.6 Functionally Graded Materials and Structures for Energy Saving 4.7 Smart Materials and Systems 4.8 Micro-/Nano-materials for Green Applications Management and Policy for Sustainable Manufacturing 5.1 LCA/EIA 5.2 Energy Monitoring and Control 5.3 Energy and Environment Management 5.4 Government Policy and Strategy 5.5 Green Factory 5.6 Smart Grid and Smart Meter
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING-ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
Editor-in-chief Suk WonPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 5%); most named South Korea 73, United States 11, Mainland China 6, Japan 4, Singapore 4 (114 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced machining processes and optimizationEngineering12.5%
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesEngineering9.3%
- Advanced Machining and Optimization TechniquesEngineering8.1%
- Advanced Surface Polishing TechniquesEngineering7.8%
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsEngineering6.8%
- Additive Manufacturing Materials and ProcessesEngineering6.4%
- Manufacturing Process and OptimizationEngineering6.3%
- Fuel Cells and Related MaterialsEngineering4.2%
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, Manufacturing | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 2 |
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 | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | 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
- 6.64LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 6.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 13.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.19LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.06LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20LetPub ·
- h-index
- 71OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 695OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.28OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 13.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 21.66%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 129LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 417,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,170 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 | 34 | 48 |
| 2025 | 136 | 39 | 650 |
| 2024 | 99 | 26 | 1,157 |
| 2023 | 88 | 18 | 1,867 |
| 2022 | 83 | 16 | 1,626 |
| 2021 | 118 | 23 | 4,394 |
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
123 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 93 days – 146 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 34 days (96 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 164 days
- Sample
- 96 articles with submission and acceptance dates (273 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
- 16 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 3,890 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,590 | — | — | |
| 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
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria. 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
Originality and exclusivity of submission required. Model summary
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
Competing interests must be disclosed. 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. 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
Permission 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-Green Technology, 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 ·
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
- 6 issues per year
- Founded
- 2014
- ISSN
- 2288-6206
- Electronic ISSN
- 2198-0810
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 5 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology
What CAS zone is International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Manufacturing / Engineering, Mechanical / Green & Sustainable Science & Technology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 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-Green Technology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.64; CiteScore 13.6, h-index 71.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology?
Based on the dates recorded on 96 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 123 days (interquartile range 93–146 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 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology?
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-Green Technology based?
Of the 114 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (73), United States (11) and Mainland China (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology 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-Green Technology open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,890.
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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .