Journal profile · Computer Science-Computer Science Applications
Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering
ISSN 2588-2872 · Pouyan Press · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering: impact factor 2.26 (journal website); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 24% (journal website); 100 articles a year; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
The focus of this journal is on applications of soft computing methods in civil engineering. Domains of applications include structural engineering, design, diagnostics, health monitoring, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, coastal/ocean engineering and construction management. Articles submitted to this journal could also be concerned about the most significant recent developments in the topics of soft computing and its application in civil engineering. The journal also provides a forum where civil engineering researchers can obtain information on relevant new developments in optimization.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science-Computer Science Applications
Editor-in-chief Hosein NaderpourPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 4%); most named United Kingdom 6, Greece 6, India 5, United States 4, Iran 4 (57 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
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
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 (publisher)
- 2.26Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.47Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.47LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.94LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher)
- 6.3Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 100Publisher website ·
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 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 24%Publisher website ·
- 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
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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | CAD 855 / CAD 555 | — | — |
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
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted4
- case studiesResearch articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- research articlesResearch articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- review articlesResearch articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- technical notesResearch articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright
- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Model summary
Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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
- Pouyan Press
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2588-2872
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 11, Issue 1 (2027)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering
What is the impact factor of Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.26; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 6.3, h-index 0.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 24%. 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 Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: 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 Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering based?
Of the 57 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (6), Greece (6) and India (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering 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: .