Journal Metrics

The International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) maintains transparency and high publishing standards. Below are the key journal metrics, editorial timelines, and indexing profiles.

Indexing and Recognition

To provide a clear overview of IJAPE’s performance in international indexing databases, we present the journal’s quartile rankings across relevant subject categories as listed in Scopus and Scimago Journal Rank (SJR). These rankings help authors, readers, and stakeholders understand the relative impact and visibility of the journal in different research fields.

Editorial Process & Summary Metrics

• Peer Review Model: Single-blind
• Average Time to First Decision: 8–12 weeks
• Average Time from Submission to Acceptance: 12–20 weeks
• Acceptance Rate: Over the past three years, IJAPE has maintained an average acceptance rate of approximately 35%, reflecting a selective and rigorous editorial process.

Publication Statistics

• Publication Frequency: Quarterly (March, June, September, December)
• Articles Published per Year: Approximately 100–130

Open Access & Licensing

IJAPE is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA). All articles are immediately open access, freely available to readers worldwide. Authors retain copyright while granting the journal the right of first publication.

Archiving & Digital Preservation

• DOI: Assigned via CrossRef for all published articles
• Preservation Platforms: LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, PKP PLN
• Ensures long-term accessibility and reliable archiving of all published content.