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WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q4SCImago #21,946Hybrid

Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology

Acronym:jmmb
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Abbreviation (ISO):J MECH MED BIOL
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Identifier (ISSN):0219-5194(Print)/1793-6810(Online)
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Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
Clarivate IF (2026)
0.6– 0
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q4
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 Mechanics in Medicine and Biology

WoS Q4
01120.8820180.8120190.8620200.920210.8820220.820230.820240.620250.62026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):0.6
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4
0.2
#21,946

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
45

45 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4
Self-Citation Rate25%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
147articles/year
35.48% Gold OA•98.57% Original Research

Aims & Scope

This journal has as its objective the publication and dissemination of original research (even for "revolutionary concepts that contrast with existing theories" & "hypothesis") in all fields of engineering-mechanics that includes mechanisms, processes, bio-sensors and bio-devices in medicine, biology and healthcare. The journal publishes original papers in English which contribute to an understanding of biomedical engineering and science at a nano- to macro-scale or an improvement of the methods and techniques of medical, biological and clinical treatment by the application of advanced high technology. Journal's Research Scopes/Topics Covered (but not limited to): Artificial Organs, Biomechanics of Organs. Biofluid Mechanics, Biorheology, Blood Flow Measurement Techniques, Microcirculation, Hemodynamics. Bioheat Transfer and Mass Transport, Nano Heat Transfer. Biomaterials. Biomechanics & Modeling of Cell and Molecular. Biomedical Instrumentation and BioSensors that implicate 'human mechanics' in details. Biomedical Signal Processing Techniques that implicate 'human mechanics' in details. Bio-Microelectromechanical Systems, Microfluidics. Bio-Nanotechnology and Clinical Application. Bird and Insect Aerodynamics. Cardiovascular/Cardiac mechanics. Cardiovascular Systems Physiology/Engineering. Cellular and Tissue Mechanics/Engineering. Computational Biomechanics/Physiological Modelling, Systems Physiology. Clinical Biomechanics. Hearing Mechanics. Human Movement and Animal Locomotion. Implant Design and Mechanics. Mathematical modeling. Mechanobiology of Diseases. Mechanics of Medical Robotics. Muscle/Neuromuscular/Musculoskeletal Mechanics and Engineering. Neural- & Neuro-Behavioral Engineering. Orthopedic Biomechanics. Reproductive and Urogynecological Mechanics. Respiratory System Engineering...

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Medicine80.2%Physics73.4%Biology70.4%Engineering65.9%Computer science55.9%Thermodynamics47.6%Quantum mechanics45.8%Mathematics44.2%Materials science43.2%Internal medicine41.5%Surgery39.8%Psychology39.6%Anatomy33.8%Radiology31.4%Artificial intelligence30.5%Composite material29.6%Structural engineering26.1%Chemistry25.4%Geology22.6%Mechanics22.4%Pathology21.9%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

BIOPHYSICS

Q4
Rank79/81
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Q4
Rank127/130
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

BIOPHYSICS

Q4
Rank79/81
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Q4
Rank122/130
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF0.6
Articles / Year174
Total Citations43
2025
IF0.6
Articles / Year175
Total Citations90
2024
IF0.8
Articles / Year147
Total Citations156
2023
IF0.8
Articles / Year193
Total Citations413
2022
IF0.883
Articles / Year166
Total Citations471

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #21,946Scopus Q4SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2004, 2008-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4
0.2

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4
Citations / Doc (2 years)
0.82

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,473 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations388
3-Year Documents459
Citable Documents450

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 Rate37.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Biomedical EngineeringQ4
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: 25%

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):
4区 (Zone 4)Medicine
Minor Category (Specific Field):
4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 Mechanics in Medicine and Biology (acronym: jmmb, abbr: J MECH MED BIOL, ISSN: 0219-5194) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd in Singapore since 2001. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.200 (Q4), an H-index of 45.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 147 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,473 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
World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
2001
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD, 5 TOH TUCK LINK, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, 596224

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Database Updated: 2026-09-29