Journal of the Franklin Institute

Aims & Scope

The Journal of The Franklin Institute has an established reputation for publishing high-quality papers in the field of engineering and applied mathematics.

Its current focus is on control systems, complex networks and dynamic systems, signal processing and communications and their applications.

All submitted papers are peer-reviewed.

The Journal will publish original research papers and research review papers of substance.

Papers and special focus issues are judged upon possible lasting value, which has been and continues to be the strength of the Journal of The Franklin Institute.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.994

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	111

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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, 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.

• A spatial processor model for object colour perception

  Citation: 1323

  Authors: G.

• Auxiliary function-based integral inequalities for quadratic functions and their applications to time-delay systems

  Citation: 758

  Authors: PooGyeon, Won Il, Seok Young

• Theoretical limitations on the broadband matching of arbitrary impedances

  Citation: 672

  Authors: R.M.

• Heat transfer: A liquid flowing through a porous prism

  Citation: 590

  Authors: T.E.W.

• Dissipative Dynamical Systems: Basic Input-Output and State Properties

  Citation: 519

  Authors: David J., Peter J.

• Reliable circuits using less reliable relays

  Citation: 500

  Authors: E.F., C.E.

• Disturbance attenuation properties of time-controlled switched systems

  Citation: 474

  Authors: Guisheng, Bo, Kazunori, Anthony N.

• A new design method based on artificial bee colony algorithm for digital IIR filters

  Citation: 453

  Authors: Nurhan

• On gravitational waves

  Citation: 437

  Authors: A., N.

• Quadrotor vehicle control via sliding mode controller driven by sliding mode disturbance observer

  Citation: 410

  Authors: Lénaïck, Yuri B., Brian

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