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Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #15,798Gold OA

Mechanical Sciences

Abbreviation (ISO):MECH. SCI
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Identifier (ISSN):2191-9151(Print)/2191-916X(Online)
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Publisher:Copernicus GmbH
Clarivate IF (2026)
1.4↓ -0.1
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 Mechanical Sciences

WoS Q4
01121.3520181.0520191.0120201.0920211.3920221.42023120241.520251.42026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):1.4
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.343
#15,798

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
37

37 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4
Self-Citation Rate0%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessGold OA
91articles/year
100% Gold OA•98.77% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The journal Mechanical Sciences (MS) is an international forum for the dissemination of original contributions in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics. Its main ambition is to provide a platform for young researchers to build up a portfolio of high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles. To this end we employ an open-access publication model with moderate page charges, aiming for fast publication and great citation opportunities. A large board of reputable editors makes this possible. The journal will also publish special issues dealing with the current state of the art and future research directions in mechanical sciences. While in-depth research articles are preferred, review articles and short communications will also be considered. We intend and believe to provide a means of publication which complements established journals in the field.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Engineering95.6%Physics94%Computer science86.3%Quantum mechanics81%Mechanical engineering63.9%Thermodynamics63.1%Artificial intelligence59.7%Mathematics59.1%Structural engineering51.3%Materials science50.9%Composite material42%Economics41.2%Classical mechanics38.5%Management36.7%Biology34.5%Control (management)34.5%Electrical engineering33.2%Control theory (sociology)31.9%Geometry31.2%Philosophy28.3%Operating system27.4%Programming language25.2%Finite element method24.8%Robot23.9%Chemistry23.7%Metallurgy21.5%Kinematics21.5%Acoustics21%Epistemology20.4%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Q4
Rank140/184
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Q3
Rank132/184
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF1.4
Articles / Year61
Total Citations22
2025
IF1.5
Articles / Year68
Total Citations129
2024
IF1
Articles / Year50
Total Citations152
2023
IF1.4
Articles / Year44
Total Citations224
2022
IF1.386
Articles / Year81
Total Citations509

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,798Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2010-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringEngineering
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.343

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.50

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,713 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations303
3-Year Documents175
Citable Documents175

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 Rate29.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringQ2
Civil and Structural EngineeringQ3
Control and Systems EngineeringQ3
Fluid Flow and Transfer ProcessesQ3
Mechanical EngineeringQ3
Mechanics of MaterialsQ3
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: 0%

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)Engineering & Technology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
4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

Mechanical Sciences (abbr: MECH. SCI, ISSN: 2191-9151) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Copernicus GmbH in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.343 (Q2), an H-index of 37.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 91 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,713 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
Gold OA
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusDOAJPubMed
Editorial Address
BAHNHOFSALLEE 1E, GOTTINGEN, GERMANY, 37081

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01