Journal profile · Engineering-Ocean Engineering
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C
ISSN 2250-0545 · eISSN 2250-0553 · Springer Nature · 6 issues per year
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C: subscription journal; APC about USD 3,090; median 225 days to acceptance (99 articles, last 24 months); 144 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C is published by Springer Nature. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced machining processes and optimization, Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques and Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies, together about 23% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
This series aims to cover the research findings and latest developments in the arena of mechanical sciences covering mechanical, production, aerospace and marine engineering. This includes high valued research investigation pertaining to theoretical and applied mechanics, solid mechanics, mechanics of materials, vibration and dynamics, machining and advance manufacturing processes, micro and nano systems, robotics, aircraft, space vehicles, marine power system, underwater acoustic engineering, etc. It is intended to provide the means of dissemination of knowledge through publication of papers covering the following areas: Engineering Design including Vibration & Noise, Thermal Engineering, Cryogenics, Heat Transfer Non-conventional & Renewable Energy, Fluid Mechanics & Machinery Optimisation, Simulation & Modelling, Dynamic Systems, Measurement & Control Reliability, Availability & Maintainability, Tribology including Bearings Internet Aided Design, Soft Computing, Fuzzy Logic, Neural Network, Virtual Manufacturing Environments & Systems Artificial Intelligence, Applications of Machine Learning, Knowledge Intensive CAD/CAM, Computer Aided Product Development, PDM / Enterprise -Information Management, Computing Technologies Bioengineering, Perception Based Engineering, Smart Technology, Mechatronics, Micro Electronics in Mechanical System Energy Efficiency & Energy Conservation, Power Plant Engineering Automation, Control & Robotics, Casting & Welding Human Engineering & Ergonomics Machine Tools & Tool Design, Machining Process & Metrology, Metal Forming Processes Industrial Engineering, Production Management & Operations Research Avionics, Space Engineering, Aircraft Equipments, Aerodynamics, Propulsion Peer Review Information: This journal follows a Double blind peer review process.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Ocean Engineering
Editor-in-chief Gautam BiswasPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 19, United States 2, United Kingdom 1 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced machining processes and optimizationEngineering9.4%
- Advanced Machining and Optimization TechniquesEngineering7.2%
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesEngineering6.5%
- Heat Transfer and OptimizationEngineering4.8%
- Mechanical Behavior of CompositesEngineering4.7%
- Advanced Combustion Engine TechnologiesChemical Engineering4.5%
- Composite Structure Analysis and OptimizationEngineering4.3%
- Advanced Welding Techniques AnalysisEngineering4.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering | Q3 | 220/425 | — |
| Ocean Engineering | Q3 | 67/123 | — |
| Aerospace Engineering | Q3 | 94/169 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | Q3 | 416/740 | — |
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
ScopusLetPub
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, Astrophysics Data System, 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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 290OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.22OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 122,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,455 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 172 | 5 | 944 |
| 2025 | 144 | 3 | 1,392 |
| 2024 | 143 | 2 | 1,458 |
| 2023 | 108 | 16 | 1,312 |
| 2022 | 117 | 13 | 1,146 |
| 2021 | 145 | 9 | 921 |
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
225 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 152 days – 343 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 17 days (100 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 246 days
- Sample
- 99 articles with submission and acceptance dates (348 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
- 20 daysPublisher 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,090 / EUR 2,490 / GBP 2,190 | — | — |
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
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1, with length limits
- reviewore than 2 illustrations / photographs. Review papers may be allowed to exceed 3000 words (not more than 3500 words). Back to top Manuscript Submissimain text ≤ 3,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; LLM use must be documented in the Methods section or a suitable alternative part. 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 Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Authors must ensure data, materials, software and code support published claims and comply with field standards; journals may have individual research data sharing policies. Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards. Please note that journals may have individual policies on (sharing) research data in concordance with disciplinary norms and expectations.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Journal is a COPE member and follows COPE guidelines on misconduct. 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
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
Open Choice articles retain copyright with the author and are published under a Creative Commons license. Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors may suggest suitable reviewers and/or request exclusion of certain individuals at submission. Model summary
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts. When suggesting reviewers, authors should make sure they are totally independent and not connected to the work in any way.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Journal may use software to screen for plagiarism. Model summary
Important note: 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
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 6 issues per year
- ISSN
- 2250-0545
- Electronic ISSN
- 2250-0553
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 107, Issue 3 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C
How long does peer review take at Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C?
Based on the dates recorded on 99 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 225 days (interquartile range 152–343 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 Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; 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 Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (19), United States (2) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex and INSPEC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C is a subscription journal. 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .