Precision Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
0141-6359
eISSN 1873-2372
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Precision Engineering
Precision Engineering (PE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques and Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0141-6359 (e-ISSN 1873-2372). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.97 (Q1 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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3340 USD). OpenAlex records 6,581 works and 115,398 citations, with an h-index of 124.
Precision Engineering Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Precision Engineering has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.97, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques 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.
Precision Engineering operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Precision Engineering 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 Precision Engineering against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Precision Engineering
- Budget $3340 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques, Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques, Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0141-6359 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2372 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3340 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Precision Engineering is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3340.
In our subject taxonomy, Precision Engineering is classified under Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques, Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques, Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques and Advanced machining processes and optimization.
Precision Engineering 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 3.965.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.965 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S140928716
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