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Nuclear Engineering and Design

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

2.36

h-Index

2024-2025

 129

Rank

2024-2025

 7114

SJR

2024-2025

 0.772

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Nuclear Engineering and Design
Abbreviation Nucl. Eng. Des.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Nuclear Energy and Engineering (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q2); Waste Management and Disposal (Q2)
h-index 129
Overall Rank/Ranking 7114
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.772
Impact Score 2.36
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 295493
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1965-2025




About Nuclear Engineering and Design


Nuclear Engineering and Design is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Nuclear Energy and Engineering (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q2); Waste Management and Disposal (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Nuclear Engineering and Design is 7114. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.772. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 129. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Nuclear Engineering and Design journal is 295493. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Nuclear Engineering and Design is cited by a total of 3561 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Nuclear Engineering and Design Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Nuclear Engineering and Design is 2.36, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Nuclear Engineering and Design IF is increased by a factor of 0.23 and approximate percentage change is 10.8% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Nuclear Engineering and Design Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Nuclear Engineering and Design is 2.36. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Nuclear Engineering and Design. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.36
2023 2.13
2022 1.88
2021 1.93
2020 2.15
2019 2.10
2018 1.90
2017 1.59
2016 1.43
2015 1.44
2014 1.33

Nuclear Engineering and Design h-index


  Table Setting

Nuclear Engineering and Design has an h-index of 129. It means 129 articles of this journal have more than 129 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Nuclear Engineering and Design ISSN


The ISSN of Nuclear Engineering and Design is 295493. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Nuclear Engineering and Design Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Nuclear Engineering and Design is 7114. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.772. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Nuclear Engineering and Design by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.772
2023 0.83
2022 0.853
2021 0.879
2020 1.147
2019 1.073
2018 1.304
2017 1.061
2016 1.064
2015 1.177
2014 1.070

Ranking of Nuclear Engineering and Design by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 7114
2023 5889
2022 5434
2021 4974
2020 3551
2019 3880
2018 2882
2017 4027
2016 4028
2015 3514
2014 3920

Nuclear Engineering and Design Publisher


Table Setting

Nuclear Engineering and Design is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1965-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Nuclear Engineering and Design is Nucl. Eng. Des.. This abbreviation ('Nucl. Eng. Des.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Nuclear Engineering and Design


If your research field is/are related to Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Nuclear Energy and Engineering (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q2); Waste Management and Disposal (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

Nuclear Engineering and Design latest impact IF is 2.36. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.36 (2024) and 1.33 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.84 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The Nuclear Engineering and Design has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.772, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.304 in 2018 and the lowest being 0.772 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Nuclear Engineering and Design over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.84.


What's the latest h-index of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The latest h-index of the Nuclear Engineering and Design is 129.


Who's the publisher of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The Nuclear Engineering and Design is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The Nuclear Engineering and Design is currently ranked 7114 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2882 in 2018 and its lowest position of 7114 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Nuclear Engineering and Design is Nucl. Eng. Des..


Is the "Nuclear Engineering and Design" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Nuclear Engineering and Design is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The Nuclear Engineering and Design encompasses the following areas:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Waste Management and Disposal

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The Nuclear Engineering and Design is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 295493.


What's the best quartile of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The best quartile for the Nuclear Engineering and Design is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Nuclear Engineering and Design?

The Nuclear Engineering and Design coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1965-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Nuclear Engineering and Design

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.36
2023 2.13
2022 1.88
2021 1.93
2020 2.15
2019 2.10
2018 1.90
2017 1.59
2016 1.43
2015 1.44
2014 1.33



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