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WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #7,432HybridDomestic Journal

Acta Mechanica Sinica

Acronym:cstamams
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Abbreviation (ISO):ACTA MECH. SIN
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Identifier (ISSN):0567-7718(Print)/1614-3116(Online)
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Publisher:"The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences"
Clarivate IF (2026)
4↓ -0.6
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Acta Mechanica Sinica

WoS Q1
13461.5420181.620191.920201.9820212.9120223.520233.820244.6202542026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):4
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
0.759
#7,432

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
71

71 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1
Self-Citation Rate15.8%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
120articles/year
2.01% Gold OA•94.19% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Acta Mechanica Sinica, sponsored by the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, promotes scientific exchanges and collaboration among Chinese scientists in China and abroad. It features high quality, original papers in all aspects of mechanics and mechanical sciences. Not only does the journal explore the classical subdivisions of theoretical and applied mechanics such as solid and fluid mechanics, it also explores recently emerging areas such as biomechanics and nanomechanics. In addition, the journal investigates analytical, computational, and experimental progresses in all areas of mechanics. Lastly, it encourages research in interdisciplinary subjects, serving as a bridge between mechanics and other branches of engineering and the sciences. In addition to research papers, Acta Mechanica Sinica publishes reviews, notes, experimental techniques, scientific events, and other special topics of interest. Related subjects » Classical Continuum Physics - Computational Intelligence and Complexity - Mechanics

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Physics92.2%Engineering71.8%Mathematics67.5%Thermodynamics65.6%Quantum mechanics65.3%Materials science57.4%Computer science54.5%Mechanics52.9%Composite material44.3%Geometry36.6%Structural engineering34.2%Mathematical analysis32.7%Geography31.4%Biology30.4%Chemistry29.7%Geology28%Classical mechanics26.2%Aerospace engineering26%Meteorology24.5%Optics22%Mechanical engineering20.4%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Q1
Rank41/184
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

MECHANICS

Q1
Rank40/172
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Q1
Rank38/184
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

MECHANICS

Q1
Rank41/172
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year
2026Latest
IF4
Articles / Year350
Total Citations267
2025
IF4.6
Articles / Year176
Total Citations670
2024
IF3.8
Articles / Year251
Total Citations2,000
2023
IF3.5
Articles / Year172
Total Citations2,021
2022
IF2.91
Articles / Year202
Total Citations2,739

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #7,432Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1985-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
0.759

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
3.83

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,177 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,875
3-Year Documents500
Citable Documents490

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate27.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Computational MechanicsQ1
Mechanical EngineeringQ1
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 15.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
2区 (Zone 2)Engineering & Technology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
2区ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Acta Mechanica Sinica (acronym: cstamams, abbr: ACTA MECH. SIN, ISSN: 0567-7718) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by "The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences" in China since 1985. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.00, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.759 (Q1), an H-index of 71.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 120 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,177 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
"The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences"
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Bimonthly
Founding Year
1985
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, D-69121

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01