What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Sound and Vibration?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Sound and Vibration is 5.80, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Sound and Vibration indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Sound and Vibration is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.331 (Q1) and an H-index of 230.

Who publishes Journal of Sound and Vibration and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Sound and Vibration is published by Academic Press Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,524 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Sound and Vibration?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Sound and Vibration is "J. SOUND VIB" with common acronym "jsv". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #3,037Top JournalHybrid

Journal of Sound and Vibration

Acronym:jsv

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. SOUND VIB

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Identifier (ISSN):0022-460X(Print)/1095-8568(Online)

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Publisher:Academic Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.8↑ +0.9

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Sound and Vibration

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.331

#3,037

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

230

230 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate9.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

613articles/year

23.92% Gold OA•99.81% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Sound and Vibration (JSV) is an independent journal devoted to the prompt publication of original papers, both theoretical and experimental, that provide new information on any aspect of sound or vibration. There is an emphasis on fundamental work that has potential for practical application. JSV was founded and operates on the premise that the subject of sound and vibration requires a journal that publishes papers of a high technical standard across the various subdisciplines, thus facilitating awareness of techniques and discoveries in one area that may be applicable in others.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics90%Engineering83.1%Quantum mechanics73.7%Mathematics67.7%Acoustics66.8%Computer science62.1%Structural engineering51.7%Thermodynamics46.2%Materials science41.6%Vibration40.9%Artificial intelligence33.3%Composite material33.2%Mathematical analysis32.6%Optics29.9%Mechanics29.8%Geometry28.1%Electrical engineering26.5%Mechanical engineering24.8%Biology23.5%Economics21.6%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Mechanical

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ACOUSTICS

Rank2/41

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank26/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank19/172

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ACOUSTICS

Rank4/41

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank19/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank14/172

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ACOUSTICS	JCRSCIE	2/41	Q1
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	26/184	Q1
MECHANICS	JCRSCIE	19/172	Q1
ACOUSTICS	JCISCIE	4/41	Q1
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	19/184	Q1
MECHANICS	JCISCIE	14/172	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.8

Articles / Year377

Total Citations175

2025

IF4.9

Articles / Year520

Total Citations2,128

2024

IF4.3

Articles / Year501

Total Citations5,393

2023

IF4.7

Articles / Year518

Total Citations8,144

2022

IF4.761

Articles / Year582

Total Citations11,532

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.8	377	175
2025	4.9	520	2,128
2024	4.3	501	5,393
2023	4.7	518	8,144
2022	4.761	582	11,532
2021	3.655	516	11,731
2020	3.429	589	17,427
2019	3.123	554	16,536
2018	2.618	705	23,682
2017	—	591	20,776
2016	—	567	21,222
2015	—	572	22,561

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,037Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1964-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.331

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

6.34

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,524 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations9,104

3-Year Documents1,444

Citable Documents1,433

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 Rate21.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Acoustics and UltrasonicsQ1

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ1

Mechanical EngineeringQ1

Mechanics of MaterialsQ1

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: 9.3%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区ACOUSTICS

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 Sound and Vibration (acronym: jsv, abbr: J. SOUND VIB, ISSN: 0022-460X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Academic Press Inc. in United States since 1964. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.80, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.331 (Q1), an H-index of 230.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 11.2周, a publication frequency of Weekly, an annual output of approximately 613 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,524 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.