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WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #7,940Hybrid

Journal of Biomechanics

Acronym:bm
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Abbreviation (ISO):J. BIOMECH
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Identifier (ISSN):0021-9290(Print)/1873-2380(Online)
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Publisher:Elsevier Ltd
Clarivate IF (2026)
2.9↑ +0.5
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Biomechanics

WoS Q2
12342.4320182.5820192.3220202.7120212.7920222.420232.420242.420252.92026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):2.9
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
0.722
#7,940

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
240

240 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate8.3%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
581articles/year
37.85% Gold OA•98.48% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Biomechanics publishes reports of original and substantial findings using the principles of mechanics to explore biological problems. Analytical, as well as experimental papers may be submitted, and the journal accepts original articles, surveys and perspective articles (usually by Editorial invitation only), book reviews and letters to the Editor. The criteria for acceptance of manuscripts include excellence, novelty, significance, clarity, conciseness and interest to the readership. Papers published in the journal may cover a wide range of topics in biomechanics, including, but not limited to: -Fundamental Topics - Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, mechanics of hard and soft tissues, biofluid mechanics, mechanics of prostheses and implant-tissue interfaces, mechanics of cells. -Cardiovascular and Respiratory Biomechanics - Mechanics of blood-flow, air-flow, mechanics of the soft tissues, flow-tissue or flow-prosthesis interactions. -Cell Biomechanics - Biomechanic analyses of cells, membranes and sub-cellular structures; the relationship of the mechanical environment to cell and tissue response. -Dental Biomechanics - Design and analysis of dental tissues and prostheses, mechanics of chewing. -Functional Tissue Engineering - The role of biomechanical factors in engineered tissue replacements and regenerative medicine. -Injury Biomechanics - Mechanics of impact and trauma, dynamics of man-machine interaction. -Molecular Biomechanics - Mechanical analyses of biomolecules. -Orthopedic Biomechanics - Mechanics of fracture and fracture fixation, mechanics of implants and implant fixation, mechanics of bones and joints, wear of natural and artificial joints. -Rehabilitation Biomechanics - Analyses of gait, mechanics of prosthetics and orthotics. -Sports Biomechanics - Mechanical analyses of sports performance.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
MedicineBiologyPhysicsEngineeringAnatomyComputer ScienceSurgeryThermodynamicsMaterials ScienceQuantum MechanicsMathematicsInternal MedicineComposite MaterialsStructural EngineeringGeologyRadiologyPathologyChemistryPsychologyPhysical Therapy
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

BIOPHYSICS

Q2
Rank35/81
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Q3
Rank72/130
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

BIOPHYSICS

Q2
Rank40/81
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Q2
Rank65/130
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF2.9
Articles / Year357
Total Citations66
2025
IF2.4
Articles / Year551
Total Citations1,196
2024
IF2.4
Articles / Year446
Total Citations2,558
2023
IF2.4
Articles / Year378
Total Citations3,655
2022
IF2.789
Articles / Year356
Total Citations4,083

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,940Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1968-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyEngineeringHealth ProfessionsMedicine
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
0.722

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
2.90

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,150 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations3,406
3-Year Documents1,145
Citable Documents1,134

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 Rate29.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

RehabilitationQ1
Biomedical EngineeringQ2
BiophysicsQ2
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ2
Sports ScienceQ3
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: 8.3%

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):
3区 (Zone 3)Medicine
Minor Category (Specific Field):
2区BIOPHYSICS
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

Journal of Biomechanics (acronym: bm, abbr: J. BIOMECH, ISSN: 0021-9290) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Elsevier Ltd in England since 1968. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.722 (Q1), an H-index of 240.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 14.9周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 581 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,150 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
Elsevier Ltd
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Monthly
Founding Year
1968
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
ELSEVIER SCI LTD, THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD, ENGLAND, OXON, OX5 1GB

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Database Updated: 2026-10-16