The scope of the Transactions is threefold (which was approved by the IEEE Periodicals Committee in 1967) and is published on the journal website as follows: Communications: The use of mobile radio on land, sea, and air, including cellular radio, two-way radio, and one-way radio, with applications to dispatch and control vehicles, mobile radiotelephone, radio paging, and status monitoring and reporting.
Related areas include spectrum usage, component radio equipment such as cavities and antennas, compute control for radio systems, digital modulation and transmission techniques, mobile radio circuit design, radio propagation for vehicular communications, effects of ignition noise and radio frequency interference, and consideration of the vehicle as part of the radio operating environment.
Transportation Systems: The use of electronic technology for the control of ground transportation systems including, but not limited to, traffic aid systems; traffic control systems; automatic vehicle identification, location, and monitoring systems; automated transport systems, with single and multiple vehicle control; and moving walkways or people-movers.
Vehicular Electronics: The use of electronic or electrical components and systems for control, propulsion, or auxiliary functions, including but not limited to, electronic controls for engineer, drive train, convenience, safety, and other vehicle systems; sensors, actuators, and microprocessors for onboard use; electronic fuel control systems; vehicle electrical components and systems collision avoidance systems; electromagnetic compatibility in the vehicle environment; and electric vehicles and controls.
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Detailed Metrics
Total Docs. (latest)
2,195
Total Docs. (3 years)
4,227
Total Refs.
80,127
Total Citations (3 years)
36,937
Citable Docs. (3 years)
4,220
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
8.47
Ref. / Doc.
36.50
% Female
29.0%
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Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 29.0% |
Male: 71.0%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)8.47
High impact
References / Doc.36.50
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)99.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology has an SJR of 2.052 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology?
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.052 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology?
The H-index of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology is 254, meaning 254 of its articles have each been cited at least 254 times.
Is IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).