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Mechanical Sciences

Copernicus Publications · Germany · Est. 2010

ISSN2191-9151eISSN2191-916X
SJR Q3WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q3+12
DOAJ Verified+15
Total52
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
0.322
H-Index
37
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.634
Total Works
659
Total Citations
6,529
2yr Mean Citedness
1.23
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Aims & Scope

The journal Mechanical Sciences (MS) is an international forum for the dissemination of original contributions in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics. Its main ambition is to provide a platform for young researchers to build up a portfolio of high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles. To this end we employ an open-access publication model with moderate page charges, aiming for fast publication and great citation opportunities. A large board of reputable editors makes this possible. The journal will also publish special issues dealing with the current state of the art and future research directions in mechanical sciences. While in-depth research articles are preferred, review articles and short communications will also be considered. We intend and believe to provide a means of publication which complements established journals in the field.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
29
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2010
Annual Volume~ 54 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications659
Publisher OrgCopernicus Publications
OA Since2009
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewPeer review
Review Time~29 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PorticoCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Copernicus Publications
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2191-9151 / 2191-916X
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, CLOCKSS
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
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.

Civil and Structural EngineeringQ3
Control and Systems EngineeringQ3
Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesQ3
Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ3
Mechanical EngineeringQ3
Mechanics of MaterialsQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Engineering, Mechanical

Scopus Categories

Civil and Structural EngineeringFluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringMechanics of MaterialsControl and Systems EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Robotic Mechanisms and DynamicsPiezoelectric Actuators and ControlSoft Robotics and ApplicationsMechanical Engineering and Vibrations ResearchGear and Bearing Dynamics AnalysisAdvanced machining processes and optimizationRobot Manipulation and LearningIterative Learning Control SystemsDynamics and Control of Mechanical SystemsTribology and Lubrication Engineering
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref