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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part K: Journal of Multi-body Dynamics

SAGE Publications Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1999

ISSN2041-3068

SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total43

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.423

H-Index

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SNIP

0.786

Total Works

963

Total Citations

11,816

2yr Mean Citedness

0.99

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the dynamics of mechanical systems, including multibody dynamics, vibration analysis, and control strategies. It covers topics such as the modeling and simulation of complex machinery, the analysis of bearing and gear systems, and the dynamics of flexible structures and rotating machinery. The journal also addresses computational methods for solving dynamic equations and fault diagnosis in mechanical components.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1999

Annual Volume~ 35 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications963

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Submission Info

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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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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Ltd

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2041-3068

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, 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?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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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

Articles published

Times cited

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2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Mechanical EngineeringQ2

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Engineering, MechanicalMechanics

Scopus Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsMechanical Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Gear and Bearing Dynamics AnalysisMechanical Engineering and Vibrations ResearchTribology and Lubrication EngineeringDynamics and Control of Mechanical SystemsVehicle Dynamics and Control SystemsVibration and Dynamic AnalysisHydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsSoil Mechanics and Vehicle DynamicsRobotic Mechanisms and DynamicsVibration Control and Rheological Fluids