International Journal of Intelligent Unmanned Systems

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Intelligent Unmanned Systems (IJIUS) is dedicated to the advancement of the applied science, technology and know-how of autonomous systems through the dissemination of original research work representing significant advances in the design, development, testing and operation of autonomous vehicles and systems for various applications.

IJIUS provides an appropriate platform for authors and researchers for communicating their latest findings, and is an ideal resource for the relevant communities in academia, government and industry seeking the latest papers in the discipline.

The Editor is particularly interested in receiving high quality original research articles, review articles, point-of-view articles, correspondence, technical notes, conference reports and historical commentaries in the area of autonomous systems covering ground, underwater, aerial and space domains.

All accepted papers undergo a double-blind peer review process.

The coverage of the journal includes, but is not limited to: Autonomous aerial vehicles Micro air vehicles Air balloons and blimps Ground robotics Satellite and spacecraft technologies Missiles and rocketry Autonomous underwater vehicles Autonomous vehicle control Intelligent system applications for autonomous vehicles Swarm and multi-agent systems Distributed and coordinated control of multi vehicle systems Biomimetic and biologically inspired design of vehicles Modelling and simulation technologies for autonomous systems.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	0.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19139

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	101

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.238

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	18

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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 Economics, Econometrics and Finance, Engineering and Mathematics, 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.

• The key technology toward the self-driving car

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Jianfeng, Bodong, Qiuxia

• Impact of AI regulation on intention to use robots

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Sheshadri

• A propeller model for general forward flight conditions

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Waqas, Meyer

• A wireless IOT system towards gait detection technique using FSR sensor and wearable IOT devices

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Sampath Dakshina Murthy, Karthikeyan, Vinoth Kanna

• Towards autonomous localization and mapping of AUVs: a survey

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Ling, Sen, Klaus, Huosheng

• Design, dynamic modelling and control of tilt-rotor UAVs: a review

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Navya Thirumaleshwar, V.I., C. Gurudas, Kamlesh

• Employing nonlinear observer for formation control of AUVs under communication constraints

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Bikramaditya, Bidyadhar, Bibhuti Bhusan

• RETRACTED: Literature review on network security in Wireless Mobile Ad-hoc Network for IoT applications: network attacks and detection mechanisms

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Satyanarayana, R.

• A survey on design and development of an unmanned aerial vehicle (quadcopter)

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Deepak, Pritpal

• Design and development of an aircraft type portable drone for surveillance and disaster management

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Kazi Mahmud, S.H. Shah, Md. Shamim

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