International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems (IJVSS) is a quarterly journal and is published by MechAero Foundation for Technical Research and Education Excellence (MAFTREE), based in Chennai, India.

MAFTREE is engaged in promoting the advancement of technical research and education in the field of mechanical, aerospace, automotive and its related branches of engineering, science, and technology.

IJVSS disseminates high quality original research and review papers, case studies, technical notes and book reviews.

All published papers in this journal will have undergone rigorous peer review.

IJVSS was founded in 2009.

IJVSS is available in Print (ISSN 0975-3060) and Online (ISSN 0975-3540) versions.

The prime focus of the IJVSS is given to the subjects of modelling, analysis, design, simulation, optimization and testing of structures and systems of the following: 1.

Automotive vehicle including scooter, auto, car, motor sport and racing vehicles, 2.

Truck, trailer and heavy vehicles for road transport, 3.

Rail, bus, tram, emerging transit and hybrid vehicle, 4.

Terrain vehicle, armoured vehicle, construction vehicle and Unmanned Ground Vehicle, 5.

Aircraft, launch vehicle, missile, airship, spacecraft, space exploration vehicle, 6.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Micro Aerial Vehicle, 7.

Marine vehicle, ship and yachts and under water vehicles.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23712

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	378

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.161

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	26

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, 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.

• Enhancement of Performance and Reduction in Emissions of Hydrogen Supplemented Aleurites Fordii Biodiesel Blend Operated Diesel Engine

  Citation: 32

  Authors: P.S., Shaik Khader, Swapnil Sureshchardra, Amitkumar, A., G.S., M.

• Simulation of Quarter-Car Model with Magnetorheological Dampers for Ride Quality Improvement

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Sunil Kumar, Rakesh Chandmal

• A Review on Dynamic Analysis of Rail Vehicle Coach

  Citation: 29

  Authors: S., R., S.K., R.C.

• Challenges in Rail Vehicle-Track Modeling and Simulation

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Sunil Kumar, Rakesh Chandmal, Anil, Srihari

• Combined Multi-Body-System and Finite Element Analysis of a Rail Locomotive Crashworthiness

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Sunil Kumar, Rakesh Chandmal, Neeraj

• Ride Behaviour of a Four-wheel Vehicle using H Infinity Semi-active Suspension Control under Deterministic and Random Inputs

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Rakesh Chandmal, Srihari, Neeraj, Sunil Kumar

• Vehicle Emission Analysis by using Refined Sunflower Oil as Alternate Fuel and Varying the Injection Timing in Diesel Engine

  Citation: 25

  Authors: J., S., C. Sathya, G. Venkata Sai Naga Manikankata

• Linear and Non-Linear Stability Analysis of a Constrained Railway Wheelaxle

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Rakesh Chandmal, Mohd, Sunil Kumar, Sakshi, Srihari, Neeraj

• A Survey of Railway Track Modelling

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Sono, Rakesh, Sunil

• Vibration Isolation of the Quarter Car Model of Road Vehicle System using Dynamic Vibration Absorber

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Sakshi, Rakesh Chandmal, Sunil Kumar, Neeraj, Srihari, Sono

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