Journal of Scheduling

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Scheduling provides a recognized global forum for the publication of all forms of scheduling research.

First published in June 1998, Journal of Scheduling covers advances in scheduling research, such as the latest techniques, applications, theoretical issues and novel approaches to problems.

The journal is of direct relevance to the areas of Computer Science, Discrete Mathematics, Operational Research, Engineering, Management, Artificial Intelligence, Construction, Distribution, Manufacturing, Transport, Aerospace and Retail and Service Industries.

These disciplines face complex scheduling needs and all stand to gain from advances in scheduling technology and understanding.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.676

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	69

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8447

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	240

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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 Computer Science, Decision Sciences 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.

• A survey of dynamic scheduling in manufacturing systems

  Citation: 741

  Authors: Djamila, Sanja

• The State of the Art of Nurse Rostering

  Citation: 662

  Authors: Edmund K., Patrick, Greet Vanden, Hendrik

• Rescheduling Manufacturing Systems: A Framework of Strategies, Policies, and Methods

  Citation: 652

  Authors: Guilherme E., Jeffrey W., Edward

• A survey of problems, solution techniques, and future challenges in scheduling semiconductor manufacturing operations

  Citation: 350

  Authors: Lars, John W., Stéphane, Scott J., Oliver

• Effective neighbourhood functions for the flexible job shop problem

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Monaldo, Luca Maria

• A Multiple-Criterion Model for Machine Scheduling

  Citation: 318

  Authors: Kenneth R., J.

• Scheduling a batching machine

  Citation: 315

  Authors: Peter, Andrei, Han, Mikhail Y., Chris N., Thomas, Steef L.

• A survey of search methodologies and automated system development for examination timetabling

  Citation: 260

  Authors: R., E. K., B., L. T. G., S. Y.

• Machine scheduling with transportation considerations

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Chung-Yee, Zhi-Long

• RanGen: A Random Network Generator for Activity-on-the-Node Networks

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Erik, Mario, Willy

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