IET Control Theory and Applications Journal Citation Rate 2026
1751-8644
eISSN 1751-8652
Institution of Engineering and Technology
US
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About IET Control Theory and Applications
IET Control Theory and Applications (ICTA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems and Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems, published by Institution of Engineering and Technology in US, catalogued under ISSN 1751-8644 (e-ISSN 1751-8652). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.97 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3200 USD.
IET Control Theory and Applications Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
IET Control Theory and Applications has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.97, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, IET Control Theory and Applications makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3200 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in IET Control Theory and Applications should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare IET Control Theory and Applications against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for IET Control Theory and Applications
- Budget $3200 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems, Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems, Fault Detection and Control Systems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1751-8644 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1751-8652 |
| Publisher | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3200 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
IET Control Theory and Applications is published by Institution of Engineering and Technology and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3200.
In our subject taxonomy, IET Control Theory and Applications is classified under Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems, Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems, Fault Detection and Control Systems and Neural Networks Stability and Synchronization.
IET Control Theory and Applications is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.975.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.975 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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