Transportation Science publishes research on the design, operation, and management of transportation systems. Articles focus on optimizing logistics, vehicle routing, and scheduling for various modes of transport, including road, rail, and maritime shipping. The journal also addresses emerging areas like crowdshipping, autonomous vehicles, and the integration of new technologies into transportation networks.
INFORMS Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
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Does the journal have a website?
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Is the ISSN verified?
1526-5447
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Civil and Structural EngineeringQ1
TransportationQ1
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
TransportationCivil and Structural Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Transportation Planning and OptimizationVehicle Routing Optimization MethodsTransportation and Mobility InnovationsTraffic control and managementUrban and Freight Transport LogisticsFacility Location and Emergency ManagementAdvanced Manufacturing and Logistics OptimizationOptimization and Packing ProblemsUrban Transport and AccessibilityMaritime Ports and Logistics