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Unmanned Systems

World Scientific · Singapore · Est. 1986

ISSN2301-3850eISSN2301-3869
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
35
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q1+25
Total35
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
0.731
H-Index
35
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.596
Total Works
653
Total Citations
5,679
2yr Mean Citedness
0.69
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the development and application of unmanned systems, particularly in areas such as robotics, aerial vehicles (UAVs), and underwater vehicles (AUVs). Research covers control strategies, navigation, perception, and optimization for these systems. Topics include reinforcement learning for control, object detection for aerial viewpoints, trajectory optimization, and collaborative decision-making. Applications range from urban air mobility and delivery to environmental monitoring and infrastructure inspection.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSingapore
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1986
Annual Volume~ 113 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications653
Publisher OrgWorld Scientific
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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?
World Scientific
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2301-3850 / 2301-3869
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.

Aerospace EngineeringQ1
Automotive EngineeringQ1
Control and OptimizationQ1
Control and Systems EngineeringQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Automation & Control Systems

Scopus Categories

Automotive EngineeringControl and Systems EngineeringControl and OptimizationAerospace Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Robotic Path Planning AlgorithmsDistributed Control Multi-Agent SystemsRobotics and Sensor-Based LocalizationAdaptive Control of Nonlinear SystemsUAV Applications and OptimizationGuidance and Control SystemsAerospace and Aviation TechnologyControl and Dynamics of Mobile RobotsAerospace Engineering and Control SystemsUnderwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref