About the Journal

The journal «Modern Problems of Metallurgy» is a peer-reviewed scientific publication that has been published since 1998.
Frequency: once a year.
Languages of publication: Ukrainian, English.
Full title of the journal:
        Modern Problems of Metallurgy
        Сучасні проблеми металургії
ISSN 1991-7848 (Print)
ISSN 2707-9457 (Online)
DOI prefix: 10.34185
UDC: 620+621+669
Founder and publisher of the journal:
        Ukrainian State University of Science and Technology;
        ROR ID: https://ror.org/052pe2w94
        EDRPOU code: 44165850

In accordance with Decision No. 924 of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting (Minutes No. 22 of 28 September 2023), the journal is registered as a print media outlet (identifier R30-01393).
Extract from the Register of Media Entities – Registrants.
The journal is included in the List of Scientific and Professional Publications of Ukraine. Category «Б».
Subject areas:
        122 Computer Science
        131 Applied Mechanics
        132 Materials Science
        133 Industrial Engineering
        136 Metallurgy
        144 Thermal Power Engineering
        151 Automation and Computer-Integrated Technologies
(Orders of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 1643  dated 28 December 2019 and  No. 157 dated 9 February 2021).
In accordance with the list of fields of knowledge and specialisations for which training is provided for students of higher and pre-higher vocational education, as amended by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 188 of 21 February 2025:
        - Specialisation 122 corresponds to specialisation F3 Computer Science, which falls under field of study F Information and Communication Technology;
        - specialisations 144, 151, 131, 132, 133, 136 correspond to specialisations G3 Electrical Engineering, G7 Automation, Computer-Integrated Technologies and Robotics, G9 Applied Mechanics, G8 Materials Science,  G11 Industrial Engineering, G10 Metallurgy,  which fall under the field of knowledge G Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction.
Publications in the scientific journal «Contemporary Problems in Metallurgy» fall within the «Mechanical Engineering and Machine Building» cluster, the «Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction» field of knowledge, and the following specialisations:
        G8 Materials Science
        G9 Applied Mechanics
        G10 Metallurgy
        G11 Mechanical Engineering (by specialisation)
        G12 Aerospace Engineering
The journal «Contemporary Problems of Metallurgy» is aimed at a wide readership united by a shared interest in the development of modern science, technology and innovative technologies. Its audience includes scientists, engineers, lecturers, postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, as well as practising specialists working in the fields of information technology, electronics, mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering.
The journal covers both fundamental scientific research and applied developments that facilitate the implementation of the latest technologies in manufacturing and engineering practice. Particular attention is paid to interdisciplinary approaches that combine IT solutions with electronics and mechanical systems, including intelligent systems, automation, robotics, digital manufacturing and data analysis.
The journal is also useful for young researchers and students, as it provides an opportunity to familiarise oneself with current trends in the development of the industry, modern research methods and practical case studies. Articles are published with due regard to both their theoretical significance and practical value, making them accessible and useful to a wide range of readers.
The journal «Contemporary Problems of Metallurgy» serves as a platform for the exchange of knowledge, ideas and research findings, contributing to the development of the scientific community and the integration of science, education and industry in the fields of information technology, electronics and engineering.
«Contemporary Problems of Metallurgy» is a scientific journal with open «diamond» access (free of charge for authors and users) for all articles and issues. The publisher does not charge authors any fees at the stages of submission, peer review, or publication of articles in the print and online versions of the journal. All articles in the journal are available free of charge to readers.
The publisher also allows authors to deposit the final versions of their articles in repositories, where they will be available in open access.
In their work, the editorial board and editorial staff of the journal adhere to the following deadlines:
        - manuscripts are accepted from authors for publication throughout the year;
        - manuscripts are reviewed as they are received by the editorial office within 30 to 60 days;
        - Authors must revise manuscripts and rectify formatting errors (in accordance with the comments of the Reviewers and Editors) within 15 days;
        - Re-review of manuscripts following revision takes up to 15 days;
        – the review of articles recommended for publication at a meeting of the journal’s editorial board takes place once a year during the period:
15–31 May;
        - publication of the journal and the release of full-text articles in open, free access on the scientific publication’s website takes place four times a year, by
31 May.

The journal is registered with and indexed by:
V. I. Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine
ROAD (Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources)
Open Ukrainian Citation Index (OUCI)
Index Copernicus
Google Scholar
CrossRef
WorldCat