Designs is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that provides a research framework for engineering designs across various disciplines and industrial applications. This includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation, civil engineering, and mechatronics. The journal also examines economic viability and environmental impact to develop sustainable designs.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2411-9660
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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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
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
Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ2
Mechanical EngineeringQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringEngineering (miscellaneous)Mechanical Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesManufacturing Process and OptimizationBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationDesign Education and PracticeSmart Grid Energy ManagementAdvanced Battery Technologies ResearchMicrogrid Control and OptimizationDigital Transformation in IndustryHydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsElectric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies