International Journal for the History of Engineering and Technology

Aims & Scope

The International Journal for the History of Engineering and Technology (formerly Transactions of the Newcomen Society) is the flagship publication of the Newcomen Society – the oldest learned society in the world devoted to the history of engineering and technology.

Since its foundation in 1920 it has been the leading voice in this subject and its Transactions therefore contain an unparalleled body of original research material contributed over the course of nearly a century by leading engineers and historians.

The International Journal for the History of Engineering and Technology continues the Society's long and distinguished record of presenting to a worldwide readership fresh research across the whole field: civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, aeronautical, automotive, marine, communication and chemical engineering, together with manufacturing processes, information and system engineering, and conservation issues.

Subjects are treated from a wide variety of perspectives, including design, development, and use of products and processes, as well as the contribution and influence of leading thinkers and innovators.

The papers emphasise how engineering and technology have historically influenced, and in their turn been influenced by, changes in the economic, social and cultural context.

In addition, the journal aims to inform its readers of related historical research through reviews of newly-published material.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27611

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.117

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	5

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Historical Development of Iron Screw-Pile Foundations: 1836–1900

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Alan J

• Train Loads on Bridges 1825 to 2010

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Alan C G

• A Light to Lighten our Darkness: Lighthouse Optics and the Later Development of Fresnel's Revolutionary Refracting Lens 1780–1900

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Julia

• The Early History of the Edinburgh Time Ball and Time Gun

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Roger

• Equipping HM Ships<i>Erebus</i>and<i>Terror</i>, 1845

  Citation: 9

  Authors: William, Peter

• The Technical Development of the Horizontal Water-Wheel in the First Millennium<scp>ad</scp>: Some Recent Archaeological Insights from Ireland

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Colin

• Old Technologies Never Die, They Just Don't Get Updated

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Jonathan

• The Contribution of Maudslay, Sons &amp; Field to the Development of Time Balls in Australia

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Roger, Lesley

• Borrowing Brilliance: Technology Transfer Across Sectors in the Early Industrial Revolution

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Jennifer

• Broughton: From Wellington Bombers to the A380

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Andrew

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