Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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84 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The aim of the Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology is to provide an international forum for the publication and dissemination of original work that contributes to the understanding of the main and related disciplines of mechanical engineering, either empirical or theoretical. The Journal covers the whole spectrum of mechanical engineering, which includes, but is not limited to, Materials and Design Engineering, Production Engineering and Fusion Technology, Dynamics, Vibration and Control, Thermal Engineering and Fluids Engineering. Manuscripts may fall into several categories including full articles, solicited reviews or commentary, and unsolicited reviews or commentary related to the core of mechanical engineering.
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ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Mechanical Science and Technology (abbr: J. Mech. Sci. Technol, ISSN: 1738-494X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers in South Korea since 1987. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.409 (Q2), an H-index of 84.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 530 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,844 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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