The 2026 Expansion of the World’s Largest Engineering Index
The Engineering Index (Ei) Compendex, hosted on Engineering Village by Elsevier, continues to grow as the most comprehensive engineering literature database. As of early 2026, the database boasts over 19 million indexed documents from 77 countries, covering 190+ disciplines.
Recent updates highlight a substantial increase in journals from MDPI, KeAi Publishing, and IGI Global, further expanding the scope of indexed engineering research, particularly in areas like materials science, AI, transportation, and renewable energy.
Newly Indexed Journals in Ei Compendex (2025–2026)
MDPI Journals Now Indexed:
The following MDPI journals have been confirmed as active and indexed in the Compendex Source List as of early 2026:
- Aerospace
- Applied Sciences
- Biomimetics
- Catalysts
- Coatings
- Computers
- Crystals
- Eng
- Fibers
- Fuels
- Hydrogen
- Journal of Functional Biomaterials
- Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
- Metals
- Modelling
- Photonics
- Systems
- Technologies
- Telecom
- Vehicles
You can verify their indexing by visiting Engineering Village Compendex Source List and searching the journal titles directly
Other Recently Added & Active Journals (2025–2026)
These journals from KeAi Publishing and IGI Global have also been added to Ei Compendex:
- International Journal of Intelligent Networks – KeAi Publishing
- International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture
- International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology
- Information Resources Management Journal – IGI Global
- International Journal of Cognitive Informatics and Natural Intelligence – IGI Global
These journals cover fast-evolving sectors like AI, data science, smart materials, cognitive computing, and intelligent transportation systems.
What is Ei Compendex?
Ei Compendex is Elsevier’s authoritative engineering index, covering:
- All major engineering disciplines
- Conference proceedings, journal articles, and technical papers
- Full-text and metadata with abstracts and indexing by subject
To be included, journals must meet strict criteria: peer review, regular publishing, ISSN registration, English abstracts, ethical publishing, and digital preservation.
How to Verify a Journal’s EI Indexing Status
- Visit the official Engineering Village Compendex Source List
- Search the journal by its exact title.
- Look for status like:
- Coverage begins: (e.g., 2025, 2026)
- Current status: Active
Also, check the journal’s own website (under “Indexing” or “Archiving”) to confirm.
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