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Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 2004

ISSN1548-5129eISSN1557-380X
SJR Q2WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
28
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q2+18
Total28
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.536
H-Index
34
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.086
Total Works
813
Total Citations
6,175
2yr Mean Citedness
0.96
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation focuses on the application of modeling and simulation techniques to defense-related challenges. This includes the development and validation of digital clones and twins for various systems, such as infrared cameras and aircraft, to enhance simulation fidelity and decision support. The journal also covers the analysis of combat dynamics, including drone swarms and layered defenses, and the evaluation of military equipment and personnel structures using stochastic and simulation-based approaches. Furthermore, it explores the use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and large language models for wargaming, search and rescue operations, and cyber battlefield visualization, as well as the application of computational fluid dynamics and blast-wave propagation modeling for equipment design and safety.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2004
Annual Volume~ 41 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications813
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Inc.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1548-5129 / 1557-380X
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

Engineering (miscellaneous)Q2
Modeling and SimulationQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Scopus Categories

Engineering (miscellaneous)Modeling and Simulation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Simulation Techniques and ApplicationsMilitary Defense Systems AnalysisMilitary Strategy and TechnologySystems Engineering Methodologies and ApplicationsInformation and Cyber SecurityGuidance and Control SystemsNetwork Security and Intrusion DetectionComplex Systems and Decision MakingHuman-Automation Interaction and SafetyTechnology Assessment and Management
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref