🕐 IJAERD — Over a Decade of Scholarly Excellence
Established 2014 | Volume 13 in Progress (2026) | 6,164+ Papers Published | Impact Factor 7.37 (SJIF 2026)
📄 Overview
The International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD) was established in 2014 to serve the growing global community of engineering researchers seeking a rigorous, open-access, peer-reviewed platform for disseminating original research. This page records the principal milestones in IJAERD's development from its founding year through the current publication cycle. It is updated as further milestones are reached.
Since its founding, IJAERD has grown into one of India's prominent open-access engineering journals, achieving UGC approval, CrossRef DOI registration, and listing across major international academic databases. In 2026, the journal is in its 13th Volume, publishing 12 issues per year, with over 6,164 papers published and a reviewer pool of over 30 expert reviewers.
📈 Key Statistics
2014
Year Founded
6,164+
Total Papers Published
7.37
SJIF Impact Factor (2026)
13
Current Volume (2026)
🕐 Timeline of Milestones
2014
Founding
- IJAERD established and launched as an international, open-access, peer-reviewed monthly engineering journal.
- Volume 1, Issue 1 published, setting the monthly publication cadence (12 issues per calendar year) maintained continuously since.
- Journal published by KG Publication, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
- Initial editorial team constituted with a focus on double-blind peer review across engineering disciplines.
2015 – 2016
Early Growth
- Steady growth in submission volume from Indian and international authors.
- Expanded reviewer panel covering major engineering disciplines.
- Journal indexed in Google Scholar, making full-text of every published article discoverable globally.
- Publication continued monthly without interruption through Volumes 2 and 3.
2017 – 2018
UGC Approval & Wider Recognition
- IJAERD granted UGC (University Grants Commission) approval — a significant recognition of the journal's quality and peer-review standards.
- Indexed in ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Mendeley, and Scribd, expanding the journal's international reader base.
- Continued monthly publication through Volumes 4 and 5.
- Plagiarism screening formally established as a mandatory pre-review step (threshold <15%).
2019 – 2020
CrossRef DOI Registration
- CrossRef membership secured; DOI assignment to all published papers initiated.
- DOI assigned to every published paper at no additional charge, ensuring permanent, globally resolvable identifiers.
- Indexed in SSRN and Semantic Scholar, further extending the discoverability of IJAERD research.
- Volumes 6 and 7 published, maintaining 12-issue annual cadence.
2021 – 2022
Consolidation & Digital Growth
- IJAERD indexed in ISSUU, broadening print-format digital reach.
- Online submission and paper-tracking system upgraded for faster author experience.
- e-Certificate of Publication introduced for all listed authors of accepted papers.
- Volumes 8 and 9 published. Cumulative paper count crosses 4,000.
2023
Impact Factor & Growth
- SJIF (Scientific Journal Impact Factor) registered, reflecting the journal's growing citation footprint.
- Review turnaround time reduced to 2–3 working days, improving author experience.
- Volume 10 published — a decade milestone year of publication.
- Submission volume continues to grow from authors across 50+ countries.
2024
Expanded Scope & Reviewer Pool
- Active reviewer pool expanded to 30+ expert reviewers across all engineering sub-disciplines.
- Publication charges maintained at ₹1,500 (Indian) and USD 50 (International) — unchanged since founding, reflecting commitment to affordability.
- Volume 11 published. Total paper count crosses 5,500.
- Journal platform and submission workflow modernised for improved author and reviewer experience.
2025 – 2026
Present — Volume 13
- Impact Factor reaches 7.37 (SJIF 2026) — highest recorded for IJAERD to date.
- Volume 12 completed (2025); Volume 13 currently in progress (2026).
- Total published papers exceed 6,164 across all volumes.
- Current Issue: Volume 13, Issue 9 (September 2026) | Submission Deadline: 27 September 2026.
- KG Publication continues to serve as publisher, maintaining the journal's commitment to open-access, rapid peer review, and DOI assignment.
📚 Volume Publication Record
| Volume | Year | Issues | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vol. 1 | 2014 | 12 | Founding volume — IJAERD launched |
| Vol. 2 | 2015 | 12 | Early growth phase; Google Scholar indexed |
| Vol. 3 | 2016 | 12 | Continued expansion of reviewer pool |
| Vol. 4 | 2017 | 12 | UGC Approval milestone year |
| Vol. 5 | 2018 | 12 | Indexed in ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Mendeley |
| Vol. 6 | 2019 | 12 | CrossRef DOI registration commenced |
| Vol. 7 | 2020 | 12 | DOI assigned to all published papers |
| Vol. 8 | 2021 | 12 | e-Certificate of Publication introduced |
| Vol. 9 | 2022 | 12 | Indexed in ISSUU; online tracking system upgraded |
| Vol. 10 | 2023 | 12 | Decade of publication; SJIF Impact Factor registered |
| Vol. 11 | 2024 | 12 | Reviewer pool expanded to 30+; paper count > 5,500 |
| Vol. 12 | 2025 | 12 | Impact Factor 7.37 (SJIF 2026); paper count > 6,000 |
| Vol. 13 | 2026 | In Progress (Issue 9 current) | Highest Impact Factor to date; 6,164+ total papers |
🚀 Looking Forward
IJAERD's near-term priorities include:
🔍 Scopus & Web of Science
Pursuing indexing in Scopus (ESCI) and Web of Science to further elevate the journal's global standing.
👥 Reviewer Pool Expansion
Growing the expert reviewer panel across emerging engineering sub-disciplines and international geographies.
⭐ Impact Factor Growth
Sustained improvement in citation metrics and SJIF Impact Factor through publication quality focus.
🌍 International Outreach
Increasing participation from authors across a broader range of countries and institutions.
ℹ This page is current as of September 2026 and is updated as further milestones are reached. Milestone updates are also posted on the journal's home page notice board.
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