International Journal of Space Structures
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
36 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The aim of the journal is to provide an international forum for the interchange of information on all aspects of analysis, design and construction of space structures. The scope of the journal encompasses structures such as single-, double- and multi-layer grids, barrel vaults, domes, towers, folded plates, radar dishes, tensegrity structures, stressed skin assemblies, foldable structures, pneumatic systems and cable arrangements. No limitation on the type of material is imposed and the scope includes structures constructed in steel, aluminium, timber, concrete, plastics, paperboard and fabric.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact
Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
Measures cumulative publication volume and citation impact.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.
Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.
Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.
Scopus Subject Categories
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications
WoS Categories & Quartiles
Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 21 | 34 |
| 2024 | — | 16 | 37 |
| 2023 | — | 19 | 48 |
| 2022 | — | 22 | 122 |
| 2021 | — | 30 | 200 |
| 2020 | — | 19 | 93 |
| 2019 | — | 7 | 69 |
| 2018 | — | 10 | 63 |
| 2017 | — | 17 | 323 |
| 2016 | — | 23 | 375 |
| 2015 | — | 28 | 444 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Space Structures
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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