What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme is 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.726 (Q1) and an H-index of 68.

Who publishes Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme is published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME). The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,170 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme is "J MECH ROBOT" with common acronym "jmr". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #7,876Hybrid

Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme

Acronym:jmr

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Abbreviation (ISO):J MECH ROBOT

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Identifier (ISSN):1942-4302(Print)/1942-4310(Online)

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Publisher:American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.2– 0

Journal Impact Factor

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.726

#7,876

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

68 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate18.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

133articles/year

3.06% Gold OA•99.07% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Fundamental theory, algorithms, design, manufacture, and experimental validation for mechanisms and robots; Theoretical and applied kinematics; Mechanism synthesis and design; Analysis and design of robot manipulators, hands and legs, soft robotics, compliant mechanisms, origami and folded robots, printed robots, and haptic devices; Novel fabrication; Actuation and control techniques for mechanisms and robotics; Bio-inspired approaches to mechanism and robot design; Mechanics and design of micro- and nano-scale devices.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science97.9%Engineering92.7%Physics89.1%Artificial intelligence82.5%Quantum mechanics79.1%Mathematics65.7%Classical mechanics61.3%Mechanical engineering57.9%Robot55.9%Economics54.6%Management50.4%Control (management)48.1%Control theory (sociology)46.8%Kinematics46.6%Structural engineering45.7%Thermodynamics44.3%Geometry42%Electrical engineering41.2%Philosophy33.9%Biology33.5%Materials science31.4%Operating system30.3%Epistemology29.8%Mechanism (biology)26.4%Composite material24.7%Combinatorics24.6%Control engineering24.5%Simulation24.1%Computer vision22.4%Programming language22%Topology (electrical circuits)20.1%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Mechanical Robotics

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank59/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ROBOTICS

Rank26/48

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank48/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ROBOTICS

Rank21/48

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	59/184	Q2
ROBOTICS	JCRSCIE	26/48	Q3
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	48/184	Q2
ROBOTICS	JCISCIE	21/48	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.2

Articles / Year65

Total Citations8

2025

IF3.2

Articles / Year118

Total Citations162

2024

IF2.2

Articles / Year162

Total Citations675

2023

IF2.6

Articles / Year154

Total Citations1,158

2022

IF2.576

Articles / Year138

Total Citations1,583

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.2	65	8
2025	3.2	118	162
2024	2.2	162	675
2023	2.6	154	1,158
2022	2.576	138	1,583
2021	2.085	161	2,012
2020	1.925	110	1,738
2019	2.377	153	2,893
2018	2.233	129	2,975
2017	—	113	2,417
2016	—	79	2,146
2015	—	129	3,986

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,876Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2009-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Engineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.726

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.41

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,170 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,415

3-Year Documents409

Citable Documents404

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 Rate19.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

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: 18.2%

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)Computer Science

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

Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme (acronym: jmr, abbr: J MECH ROBOT, ISSN: 1942-4302) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME) in United States since 2009. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.726 (Q1), an H-index of 68.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 133 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,170 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.