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ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb
ISSN 0947-0085 · eISSN 2511-0896 · Walter de Gruyter
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ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb: subscription journal; APC about USD 2,712; 252 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb is published by Walter de Gruyter. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Management and Optimization Techniques, Manufacturing Process and Optimization and Digital Transformation in Industry, together about 39.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Engineering (all)
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Management and Optimization TechniquesBusiness, Management and Accounting17.5%
- Manufacturing Process and OptimizationEngineering11.1%
- Digital Transformation in IndustryEngineering10.5%
- Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing SystemsEngineering9.1%
- Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics OptimizationEngineering6.4%
- Engineering Technology and MethodologiesEngineering5.8%
- Diverse Industrial Engineering TechnologiesEngineering5.6%
- Industrial Automation and Control SystemsEngineering3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Engineering | Q4 | 307/351 | 12th |
| Management Science and Operations Research | Q4 | 203/225 | 10th |
| Strategy and Management | Q4 | 457/506 | 9th |
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
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International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.19LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- h-index
- 29OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 212OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.4OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 14,488 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 159 | 6 | 385 |
| 2025 | 252 | 70 | 555 |
| 2024 | 198 | 29 | 701 |
| 2023 | 198 | 49 | 851 |
| 2022 | 197 | 40 | 698 |
| 2021 | 219 | 41 | 834 |
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.
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 | EUR 2,400 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Management and Optimization Techniques, Manufacturing Process and Optimization.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesEUR 2,400 (OpenAlex)Fee details
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Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Walter de Gruyter
- ISSN
- 0947-0085
- Electronic ISSN
- 2511-0896
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb
Which databases index ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb is indexed in Scopus.
Is ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb open access, and what is the APC?
ZWF Zeitschrift fuer Wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb is a subscription journal. APC about USD 2,712.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex; 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: .