Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology (JDMS) is a quarterly refereed archival journal devoted to advancing the practice, science, and art of modeling and simulation as it relates to the military and defense.

The primary focus of the journal is to document, in a rigorous manner, technical lessons derived from practical experience.

The journal also publishes work related to the advancement of defense systems modeling and simulation technology, methodology, and theory.

It covers all areas of the military/defense mission, maintaining a focus on the practical side of systems simulation versus pure theoretical applications.

The journal seeks contributions that provide in-depth descriptions of applications of modeling and simulation to defense systems and developments of new simulation-based military technologies.

Methodologies and theories that demonstrate achieved, or potential, significant improvements in defense modeling and simulation practice are also welcome.

Submissions will be judged for their contribution to the development of a robust and reliable knowledge base for application of validated modeling and simulation principles to defense systems.

Comprehensive review and tutorial papers that explicate topics in modeling and simulation that fall within the journal aims and scope are welcome and will be reviewed both for technical quality as well as understandability to the general reader.

The journal will be of prime interest to developers, researchers, educators, and managers who are interested in lessons learned from the experiences and conclusions documented in the articles.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.536

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10846

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	369

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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 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.

• Machine learning in cybersecurity: a comprehensive survey

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Dipankar, Zahid, Sajib

• A study on cyber-security of autonomous and unmanned vehicles

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Eray, Cemal, A Ziya

• Security of unmanned aerial vehicle systems against cyber-physical attacks

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Chaitanya, Hamidreza, Raghavendra, Dariusz, Frank L

• Explainable artificial intelligence for education and training

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Krzysztof, Farzad V, Waldemar, Tareq

• Digital engineering transformation across the Department of Defense

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Phil, Tracee, Frank

• Transforming systems engineering through digital engineering

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Mary A, Mark R, Donna H, David N, Jaime A

• The role of unmanned aerial vehicles in military communications: application scenarios, current trends, and beyond

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Michael

• How AI founders on adversarial landscapes of fog and friction

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Rodrick

• The art and science of live, virtual, and constructive simulation for test and analysis

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Douglas D., Raymond R.

• Composable M&S Web Services for Net-Centric Applications

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Andreas, Charles D., Saikou Y., Leslie S.

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