Publisher
University of Science and Technology
Journal Description
Dandao Xuebao (Journal of Ballistics) is an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of ballistics science, engineering, and technology through the publication of high-quality research and academic discourse. Since its establishment, the journal has served as a prominent platform for researchers, engineers, and defense scientists to share innovative findings, theoretical developments, and practical applications that contribute to the evolving field of ballistics. Indexed in major international databases, including Scopus, the journal is recognized for its commitment to scientific excellence and the dissemination of impactful research.
Published by the University of Science and Technology, the Journal of Ballistics promotes interdisciplinary collaboration by connecting experts from academia, research institutions, government laboratories, and industry. Through a rigorous peer-review process, the journal ensures the publication of original research articles, review papers, and technical communications that address emerging challenges and technological advancements in ballistics. Its mission is to foster innovation, encourage international scientific cooperation, and support the development of safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced ballistic systems.
Focus and Scope
The Journal of Ballistics publishes original research, review articles, and technical papers covering both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of ballistics science and engineering. The journal welcomes contributions in projectile dynamics, interior, exterior, and terminal ballistics, computational modeling and simulation, experimental techniques, ballistic testing, trajectory analysis, impact mechanics, and the physics governing projectile behavior. It also emphasizes research that enhances the understanding, prediction, and optimization of ballistic performance through analytical, numerical, and experimental approaches.
The journal further covers advances in ballistic materials, protective systems, firearm and launch-system engineering, structural response to impact, high-speed diagnostics, sensor technologies, and emerging computational methods, including artificial intelligence and data-driven modeling for ballistic analysis. Interdisciplinary studies integrating mechanical engineering, materials science, computational mechanics, and applied physics are strongly encouraged. By providing a platform for innovative research and international collaboration, the journal supports the continuous advancement of ballistics science and its applications across engineering, defense technology, aerospace, security, and related scientific disciplines.