Underground Space is an open access international journal without article processing charges (APC) committed to serving as a scientific forum for researchers and practitioners in the field of underground engineering.
The journal welcomes manuscripts that deal with original theories, methods, technologies, and important applications throughout the life-cycle of underground projects, including planning, design, operation and maintenance, disaster prevention, and demolition.
The journal is particularly interested in manuscripts related to the latest development of smart underground engineering from the perspectives of resilience, resources saving, environmental friendliness, humanity, and artificial intelligence.
The manuscripts are expected to have significant innovation and potential impact in the field of underground engineering, and should have clear association with or application in underground projects.
The following are some examples about whether or not a manuscript is considered within the scope of this journal:
A manuscript on constitutive modeling with no significant connection with underground space is out of the scope of the journal, but a manuscript about constitutive modeling for solving underground space problems such as predicting tunnel deformation and stability is considered within the scope of the journal.
A manuscript on piling engineering with no significant connection with underground space is out of the scope of the journal, but a manuscript about the interactions between piles and underground structures such as tunnels is considered within the scope of the journal.
A manuscript on slope stability with no significant connection with underground space is out of the scope of the journal, but a manuscript about the interaction between slopes and underground structures such as tunnels is considered within the scope of the journal.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
Total Docs. (latest)
123
Total Docs. (3 years)
286
Total Refs.
6,091
Total Citations (3 years)
2,972
Citable Docs. (3 years)
283
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
9.72
Ref. / Doc.
49.52
% Female
28.0%
Metrics Visualization
Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 28.0% |
Male: 72.1%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)9.72
High impact
References / Doc.49.52
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)99.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Underground Space (new)?
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, Underground Space (new) has an SJR of 2.095 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Underground Space (new)?
Underground Space (new) has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.095 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Underground Space (new)?
The H-index of Underground Space (new) is 51, meaning 51 of its articles have each been cited at least 51 times.
Is Underground Space (new) indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Underground Space (new) is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).