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Frontiers in Energy Research

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 2013

eISSN2296-598X
SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
96
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (3 more)+18
Total96
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q2. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.519
H-Indexi
97
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.7
Total Worksi
6,636
Total Citationsi
82,855
2yr Mean Citednessi
3.00
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Energy Research publishes rigorous peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of energy research. The journal covers topics such as renewable energy, energy storage, energy efficiency, smart grids, energy policy, and sustainable energy systems. It aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings and contribute to the advancement of energy science and technology.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2013
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications6,636
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2012
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

APC CostCHF 2,550
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
CLOCKSSPortico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2296-598X
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 2,550
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS, Portico
✅
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.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Economics and EconometricsQ2
Energy Engineering and Power TechnologyQ2
Fuel TechnologyQ2
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Energy & Fuels

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Microgrid Control and OptimizationSmart Grid Energy ManagementEnergy Load and Power ForecastingIntegrated Energy Systems OptimizationAdvanced Battery Technologies ResearchOptimal Power Flow DistributionElectric Power System OptimizationEnergy, Environment, Economic GrowthHybrid Renewable Energy SystemsElectric Vehicles and Infrastructure

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Energy Research

Is Frontiers in Energy Research a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Energy Research: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Energy Research?

Frontiers in Energy Research is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 3.00.

Is Frontiers in Energy Research indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Energy Research is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Energy Research?

Frontiers in Energy Research publishes rigorous peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of energy research. The journal covers topics such as renewable energy, energy storage, energy efficiency, smart grids, energy policy, and sustainable energy systems. It aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings and contribute to the advancement of energy science and technology.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Energy Research?

Frontiers in Energy Research charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 2,550 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref