Journal of Propulsion and Power

Aims & Scope

This Journal is devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of aerospace propulsion and power through the dissemination of original archival papers contributing to advancements in airbreathing, electric, and advanced propulsion; solid and liquid rockets; fuels and propellants; power generation and conversion for aerospace vehicles; and the application of aerospace science and technology to terrestrial energy devices and systems.

It is intended to provide readers of the Journal, with primary interests in propulsion and power, access to papers spanning the range from research through development to applications.

Papers in these disciplines and the sciences of combustion, fluid mechanics, and solid mechanics as directly related to propulsion and power are solicited.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6255

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	764

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.846

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	121

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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 Earth and Planetary Sciences, Energy and 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.

• Nickel-Based Superalloys for Advanced Turbine Engines: Chemistry, Microstructure and Properties

  Citation: 2150

  Authors: Tresa M., Sammy

• Continuous Spin Detonations

  Citation: 701

  Authors: Fedor A., Sergey A., Evgenii F.

• Gas Turbine Film Cooling

  Citation: 656

  Authors: D. G., K. A.

• Scramjet Engines: The First Forty Years

  Citation: 635

  Authors: Edward T.

• Cavity Flame-Holders for Ignition and Flame Stabilization in Scramjets: An Overview

  Citation: 602

  Authors: Adela, Ronald K.

• Liquid Fuels and Propellants for Aerospace Propulsion: 1903-2003

  Citation: 543

  Authors: Tim

• Rotating Detonation Wave Propulsion: Experimental Challenges, Modeling, and Engine Concepts

  Citation: 532

  Authors: Frank K., Eric M.

• A Century of Ramjet Propulsion Technology Evolution

  Citation: 475

  Authors: Ronald S.

• Acoustic Analysis of Gas Turbine Combustors

  Citation: 470

  Authors: Ann P., Simon R.

• Surrogate Mixtures to Represent Complex Aviation and Rocket Fuels

  Citation: 425

  Authors: Tim, Lourdes Q.

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