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Strength, Fracture and Complexity

SAGE Publications Ltd · Netherlands · Est. 1977

ISSN1567-2069eISSN1875-9262

SJR Q4✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total15

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.123

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SNIP

0.172

Total Works

330

Total Citations

970

2yr Mean Citedness

0.14

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the analysis of material behavior under stress, particularly concerning fracture mechanics, crack propagation, and fatigue life. It investigates the mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of various materials, including polymers, metals, composites, and ceramics, often employing computational methods like finite element analysis alongside experimental techniques. The scope also extends to the study of material behavior in specific applications such as automotive components, aerospace structures, and industrial pipelines, considering factors like environmental effects and material design.

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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1977

Annual Volume~ 10 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications330

Publisher OrgIOS Press

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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SAGE Publications Ltd

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✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1567-2069 / 1875-9262

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Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ4

Mechanical EngineeringQ4

Mechanics of MaterialsQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Materials Science, Characterization, Testing

Scopus Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsMechanics of MaterialsMechanical Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Fatigue and fracture mechanicsHigh Temperature Alloys and CreepNumerical methods in engineeringMaterial Properties and Failure MechanismsHigh-Velocity Impact and Material BehaviorMechanical Behavior of CompositesRock Mechanics and ModelingHydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metalsMicrostructure and Mechanical Properties of SteelsUltrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation