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Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering

KeAi Communications Co. · China · Est. 2021

ISSN2667-1433eISSN2667-1433
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
65
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total65
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
0.805
H-Index
27
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
2.057
Total Works
352
Total Citations
2,828
2yr Mean Citedness
2.36
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering focuses on the integrity, monitoring, and management of pipelines. It covers topics such as defect detection and identification using advanced imaging and machine learning techniques, structural health monitoring through ultrasonic testing and deep learning, and the assessment of pipeline integrity under various operational conditions like pressure cycling and environmental impacts. The journal also addresses challenges related to material science, including hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion, as well as the optimization of pipeline network operations and risk assessment for natural gas and oil pipelines.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
10
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionChina
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2021
Annual Volume~ 73 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications352
Publisher OrgKeAi
Region🌍 Global South
OA Since2020
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~10 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
KeAi Communications Co.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2667-1433 / 2667-1433
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Portico, CLOCKSS
Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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
Times cited
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.

Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesQ1
Mechanical EngineeringQ1
Safety, Risk, Reliability and QualityQ1
Energy (miscellaneous)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Energy & FuelsEngineering, MechanicalEngineering, Petroleum

Scopus Categories

Energy (miscellaneous)Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesSafety, Risk, Reliability and QualityMechanical Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Structural Integrity and Reliability AnalysisHydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metalsGeotechnical Engineering and Underground StructuresCorrosion Behavior and InhibitionWater Systems and OptimizationMaterial Properties and Failure MechanismsNon-Destructive Testing TechniquesFatigue and fracture mechanicsRisk and Safety AnalysisConcrete Corrosion and Durability
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref