SAE International Journal of Engines

Aims & Scope

The SAE International Journal of Engines is a scholarly, peer-reviewed research Journal dedicated to internal combustion engine science and engineering.

The Journal spotlights innovative and archival technical reports on all aspects of internal combustion engine development, including research, design, analysis, control, and emissions.

Aiming to be the internationally recognized definitive source for researchers and engineers in the area of engine research and development, the Journal publishes only those technical articles that are deemed to have significant and long-term impact on engine development and design.

Studies published in the Journal include, but are not limited to, the following subjects: engine combustion and emissions engine design and analysis engine durability and wear engine efficiency engine noise, vibration, and harshness.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.281

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	75

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17298

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	203

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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 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.

• Experiments and Modeling of Dual-Fuel HCCI and PCCI Combustion Using In-Cylinder Fuel Blending

  Citation: 539

  Authors: Sage L., Reed M., Derek A., Rolf D.

• Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a Renewable Diesel Fuel: Trade-off between NOx, Particulate Emission, and Fuel Consumption of a Heavy Duty Engine

  Citation: 345

  Authors: Hannu, Martti, Teemu, Seppo

• Relationship Between Diesel Fuel Spray Vapor Penetration/Dispersion and Local Fuel Mixture Fraction

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Lyle M., Julien, Caroline L., Dennis L., Mark P. B., Cherian A.

• Boosted HCCI for High Power without Engine Knock and with Ultra-Low NOx Emissions - using Conventional Gasoline

  Citation: 277

  Authors: John E., Yi

• An Experimental Investigation of Fuel Reactivity Controlled PCCI Combustion in a Heavy-Duty Engine

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Reed M., Sage L., Derek A., Rolf D.

• Fuel Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) Combustion in Light- and Heavy-Duty Engines

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Sage, Reed, Derek, John, Rolf D.

• Heavy-Duty RCCI Operation Using Natural Gas and Diesel

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Derek E., Adam B., Rolf D.

• Entrainment Waves in Diesel Jets

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Mark P. B., Kyle

• Comparison of Diesel Spray Combustion in Different High-Temperature, High-Pressure Facilities

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Lyle M., Caroline L., Gilles, Louis-Marie, Laurent, Caspar, Jesper

• Boosted HCCI - Controlling Pressure-Rise Rates for Performance Improvements using Partial Fuel Stratification with Conventional Gasoline

  Citation: 221

  Authors: John E., Yi, Nicolas

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