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Journal of Propulsion and Power

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

2.87

h-Index

2024-2025

 121

Rank

2024-2025

 6257

SJR

2024-2025

 0.846

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 Journal of Propulsion and Power
Abbreviation J. Propuls. Power
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Fuel Technology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2)
h-index 121
Overall Rank/Ranking 6257
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.846
Impact Score 2.87
Publisher American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)
Country United States
ISSN 15333876, 07484658
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1985-2025




Aim and Scope


This Journal is devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of aerospace propulsion and power through the dissemination of original archival papers contributing to advancements in airbreathing, electric, and advanced propulsion; solid and liquid rockets; fuels and propellants; power generation and conversion for aerospace vehicles; and the application of aerospace science and technology to terrestrial energy devices and systems. It is intended to provide readers of the Journal, with primary interests in propulsion and power, access to papers spanning the range from research through development to applications.


About Journal of Propulsion and Power


Journal of Propulsion and Power is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Fuel Technology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA). The overall rank of Journal of Propulsion and Power is 6257. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.846. 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 121. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Propulsion and Power journal is 15333876, 07484658. 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. Journal of Propulsion and Power is cited by a total of 764 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Propulsion and Power Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Propulsion and Power is 2.87, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Propulsion and Power IF is increased by a factor of 0.7 and approximate percentage change is 32.26% 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

Journal of Propulsion and Power Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Propulsion and Power is 2.87. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Propulsion and Power. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.87
2023 2.17
2022 2.04
2021 2.43
2020 2.11
2019 2.64
2018 2.49
2017 1.85
2016 1.78
2015 1.92
2014 1.59

Journal of Propulsion and Power h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Propulsion and Power has an h-index of 121. It means 121 articles of this journal have more than 121 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.




Journal of Propulsion and Power ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Propulsion and Power is 15333876, 07484658. 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

Journal of Propulsion and Power Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Propulsion and Power is 6257. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.846. 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 Journal of Propulsion and Power by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.846
2023 0.805
2022 0.573
2021 0.780
2020 0.913
2019 0.795
2018 0.657
2017 0.665
2016 0.585
2015 0.686
2014 0.554

Ranking of Journal of Propulsion and Power by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6257
2023 6168
2022 9032
2021 5928
2020 5033
2019 5965
2018 7349
2017 7090
2016 8045
2015 6935
2014 8235

Journal of Propulsion and Power Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Propulsion and Power is published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA). It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1985-2025. 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 Journal of Propulsion and Power is J. Propuls. Power. This abbreviation ('J. Propuls. Power') 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 Journal of Propulsion and Power


If your research field is/are related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Fuel Technology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (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 Journal of Propulsion and Power?

Journal of Propulsion and Power latest impact IF is 2.87. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.87 (2024) and 1.59 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.17 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The Journal of Propulsion and Power has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.846, 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 0.913 in 2020 and the lowest being 0.554 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Propulsion and Power over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.17.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Propulsion and Power is 121.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The Journal of Propulsion and Power is published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA), with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The Journal of Propulsion and Power is currently ranked 6257 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 5033 in 2020 and its lowest position of 9032 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Propulsion and Power is J. Propuls. Power.


Is the "Journal of Propulsion and Power" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Propulsion and Power is classified as a journal that the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA) publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The Journal of Propulsion and Power encompasses the following areas:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fuel Technology
  • Space and Planetary Science

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The Journal of Propulsion and Power is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15333876, 07484658.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The best quartile for the Journal of Propulsion and Power is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Propulsion and Power?

The Journal of Propulsion and Power coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1985-2025.


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 Journal of Propulsion and Power

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.87
2023 2.17
2022 2.04
2021 2.43
2020 2.11
2019 2.64
2018 2.49
2017 1.85
2016 1.78
2015 1.92
2014 1.59



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