What is the Impact Factor of Applied Bionics and Biomechanics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Applied Bionics and Biomechanics is 1.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Applied Bionics and Biomechanics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Applied Bionics and Biomechanics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q4) and an H-index of 17.

Who publishes Applied Bionics and Biomechanics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics is published by Hindawi Limited. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Applied Bionics and Biomechanics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Applied Bionics and Biomechanics is "APPL. BIONICS BIOMECH". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Gold OA

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics

Abbreviation (ISO):APPL. BIONICS BIOMECH

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Identifier (ISSN):1176-2322(Print)/1754-2103(Online)

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Publisher:Hindawi Limited

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.7↑ +1.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Applied Bionics and Biomechanics

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.7

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

17 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate33.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

86articles/year

100% Gold OA•92.92% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics publishes papers that seek to understand the mechanics of biological systems, or that use the functions of living organisms as inspiration for the design new devices. Such systems may be used as artificial replacements, or aids, for their original biological purpose, or be used in a different setting altogether.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science71.9%Engineering71.2%Biology67.8%Medicine66.7%Physics62.1%Artificial intelligence47.5%Mathematics44.1%Quantum mechanics41.3%Psychology35.9%Thermodynamics34.1%Surgery31.4%Materials science30.9%Simulation26.2%Internal medicine25%Anatomy24.7%Composite material23.7%Economics23.1%Philosophy22.2%Mechanical engineering22.1%Structural engineering22.1%Chemistry21.5%Physical medicine and rehabilitation21.3%Geography21.2%Classical mechanics20.9%Pathology20.5%Operating system20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Biomedical Robotics

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Rank103/130

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ROBOTICS

Rank37/48

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Rank117/130

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ROBOTICS

Rank41/48

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL	JCRSCIE	103/130	Q4
ROBOTICS	JCRSCIE	37/48	Q4
ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL	JCISCIE	117/130	Q4
ROBOTICS	JCISCIE	41/48	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.7

Articles / Year12

Total Citations2

2025

IF0.6

Articles / Year25

Total Citations17

2024

IF1.8

Articles / Year34

Total Citations61

2023

IF2.2

Articles / Year303

Total Citations237

2022

IF1.664

Articles / Year362

Total Citations2,076

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.7	12	2
2025	0.6	25	17
2024	1.8	34	61
2023	2.2	303	237
2022	1.664	362	2,076
2021	1.781	97	1,240
2020	1.141	57	1,171
2019	1.525	65	944
2018	1.769	98	1,988
2017	—	48	1,316
2016	—	35	755
2015	—	33	595

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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: 33.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Computer Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

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

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics (abbr: APPL. BIONICS BIOMECH, ISSN: 1176-2322) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Hindawi Limited in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 17.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 86 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.