What is the Impact Factor of Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics is 4.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.892 (Q1) and an H-index of 100.

Who publishes Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics is published by Elsevier Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,214 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics is "PROBAB. ENG. MECH" with common acronym "prem". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #5,856Hybrid

Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics

Acronym:prem

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Abbreviation (ISO):PROBAB. ENG. MECH

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Identifier (ISSN):0266-8920(Print)/1878-4275(Online)

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Publisher:Elsevier Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.1↑ +0.6

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.892

#5,856

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

100

100 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate20%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

42articles/year

15.96% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

This journal provides a forum for scholarly work dealing primarily with probabilistic and statistical approaches to contemporary solid/structural and fluid mechanics problems encountered in diverse technical disciplines such as aerospace, civil, marine, mechanical, and nuclear engineering. The journal aims to maintain a healthy balance between general solution techniques and problem-specific results, encouraging a fruitful exchange of ideas among disparate engineering specialities.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics92.5%Computer science83.6%Physics77.8%Quantum mechanics64.8%Statistics64.7%Engineering64.5%Thermodynamics40.6%Mathematical analysis40.3%Artificial intelligence38.2%Applied mathematics37.1%Structural engineering35.8%Chemistry26.8%Economics26.4%Statistical physics24.4%Biology23.4%Philosophy21.3%Materials science21.2%Algorithm20.9%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Engineering: Mechanical

Official Website NLM PubMed Catalog Submission Portal SCImago Profile 2 Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank39/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank37/172

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

STATISTICS & PROBABILITY

Rank8/170

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank25/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank25/172

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

STATISTICS & PROBABILITY

Rank15/170

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	39/184	Q1
MECHANICS	JCRSCIE	37/172	Q1
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY	JCRSCIE	8/170	Q1
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	25/184	Q1
MECHANICS	JCISCIE	25/172	Q1
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY	JCISCIE	15/170	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.1

Articles / Year119

Total Citations43

2025

IF3.5

Articles / Year131

Total Citations420

2024

IF3

Articles / Year117

Total Citations902

2023

IF2.6

Articles / Year144

Total Citations1,766

2022

IF2.954

Articles / Year112

Total Citations1,607

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.1	119	43
2025	3.5	131	420
2024	3	117	902
2023	2.6	144	1,766
2022	2.954	112	1,607
2021	3.35	51	584
2020	2.411	70	1,123
2019	2.329	23	398
2018	1.693	30	862
2017	—	42	911
2016	—	33	1,059
2015	—	70	2,460

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #5,856Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1986-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EnergyEngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.892

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.59

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,214 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,546

3-Year Documents359

Citable Documents356

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 Rate27.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Aerospace EngineeringQ1

Civil and Structural EngineeringQ1

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ1

Mechanical EngineeringQ1

Nuclear Energy and EngineeringQ1

Ocean EngineeringQ1

Statistical and Nonlinear PhysicsQ1

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: 20%

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):

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

Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics (acronym: prem, abbr: PROBAB. ENG. MECH, ISSN: 0266-8920) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.892 (Q1), an H-index of 100.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 31.9周, a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 42 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,214 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.