What is the Impact Factor of Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids is 1.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.431 (Q2) and an H-index of 60.

Who publishes Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,046 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids is "MATH. MECH. SOLIDS" with common acronym "mams". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #13,430Hybrid

Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids

Acronym:mams

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Abbreviation (ISO):MATH. MECH. SOLIDS

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Identifier (ISSN):1081-2865(Print)/1741-3028(Online)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.8↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.431

#13,430

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

60 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate5.9%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

154articles/year

15.48% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes the highest quality original innovative research in solid mechanics and materials science. The central aim of MMS is to publish original, well-written and self-contained research that elucidates the mechanical behaviour of solids with particular emphasis on mathematical principles. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics94.6%Mathematics90.8%Quantum mechanics79.6%Thermodynamics74.3%Materials science71.6%Mathematical analysis70.7%Engineering70.5%Composite material65.3%Structural engineering51.5%Geometry48.9%Mechanics47.4%Classical mechanics45.1%Finite element method40.5%Computer science35.5%Optics34.4%Biology33.4%Chemistry29.4%Geology28.7%Philosophy22%Geography21.1%Boundary value problem20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Multidisciplinary

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank380/472

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

Rank69/137

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank118/172

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank309/473

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

Rank93/137

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank110/172

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	380/472	Q4
MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS	JCRSCIE	69/137	Q3
MECHANICS	JCRSCIE	118/172	Q3
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	309/473	Q3
MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS	JCISCIE	93/137	Q3
MECHANICS	JCISCIE	110/172	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.8

Articles / Year113

Total Citations46

2025

IF1.7

Articles / Year166

Total Citations181

2024

IF1.7

Articles / Year138

Total Citations429

2023

IF2.6

Articles / Year120

Total Citations704

2022

IF2.719

Articles / Year172

Total Citations1,267

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.8	113	46
2025	1.7	166	181
2024	1.7	138	429
2023	2.6	120	704
2022	2.719	172	1,267
2021	2.341	127	1,284
2020	2.04	118	1,501
2019	1.791	123	2,008
2018	2.545	130	2,418
2017	—	116	1,572
2016	—	75	1,281
2015	—	105	1,933

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,430Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringMaterials ScienceMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.431

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.81

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,046 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations838

3-Year Documents419

Citable Documents409

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 Rate20.4%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Mathematics (miscellaneous)Q2

Mechanics of MaterialsQ2

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q3

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: 5.9%

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)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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

Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids (acronym: mams, abbr: MATH. MECH. SOLIDS, ISSN: 1081-2865) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by SAGE Publications Inc. in England since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.431 (Q2), an H-index of 60.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 154 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,046 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.