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INCAS Bulletin

National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCAS · Romania · Est. 2009

ISSN2066-8201eISSN2247-4528
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52
H-Indexi
21
Total Worksi
1,234
Total Citationsi
3,660
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.72
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Its current focus is the aerospace field, covering fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight theory, aeroelasticity, structures, applied control, mechatronics, experimental aerodynamics, computational methods. All submitted papers are peer-reviewed . The journal will publish reports and short research original papers of substance. Unique features distinguishing this journal: R & D reports in aerospace sciences in Romania The INCAS BULLETIN of the National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli" includes the following sections: 1) FULL PAPERS. Fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, theory of flight, gas dynamics, aerothermodynamics, combustion, hydromechanics. Rarefied atmosphere flight, optimization of space path, computing of orbits, optimization of interorbital transfer, impact of space vehicles with meteorites, astrorelativity. Strength of materials, elasticity, plasticity, aeroelasticity, static and dynamic analysis of structures, vibrations and impact. Systems, mechatronics and control in aerospace. Materials and tribology. Kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms, friction, lubrication. Measurement technique. Aeroacoustics, ventilation, wind motors. Management in Aerospace Activities. 2) TECHNICAL-SCIENTIFIC NOTES and REPORTS, CASE STUDIES. Includes: case studies, technical-scientific notes and reports on published areas. 3) INCAS NEWS. Promote and emphasise INCAS technical base and achievements. 4) BOOK REVIEWS.

General Information

Country / RegionRomania
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2009
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications1,234
Publisher OrgNational Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCAS
OA Since2008
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewPeer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCAS
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2066-8201 / 2247-4528
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Peer review
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?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
109
527
2019
118
656
2020
114
384
2021
70
137
2022
61
70
2023
50
77
2024
62
28
2025
29
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Computational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsFluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsAerospace and Aviation TechnologyRocket and propulsion systems researchAerospace Engineering and Control SystemsAdvanced Aircraft Design and TechnologiesPlasma and Flow Control in AerodynamicsAir Traffic Management and OptimizationAerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics ResearchAeroelasticity and Vibration Control

Frequently asked questions about INCAS Bulletin

Is INCAS Bulletin a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for INCAS Bulletin: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of INCAS Bulletin?

INCAS Bulletin is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.72.

Is INCAS Bulletin indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

INCAS Bulletin is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of INCAS Bulletin?

Its current focus is the aerospace field, covering fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight theory, aeroelasticity, structures, applied control, mechatronics, experimental aerodynamics, computational methods. All submitted papers are peer-reviewed . The journal will publish reports and short research original papers of substance. Unique features distinguishing this journal: R & D reports in aerospace sciences in Romania The INCAS BULLETIN of the National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli" includes the following sections: 1) FULL PAPERS. Fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, theory of fligh

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