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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics

Q: What is the Impact Factor of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics is 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Q: Is Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.410 (Q2) and an H-index of 49.

Q: What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics is "P I MECH ENG K-J MUL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

Abbreviation (ISO):P I MECH ENG K-J MUL

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Identifier (ISSN):1464-4193(Print)/2041-3068(Online)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.1↑ +0.2

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 Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.41

#13,942

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

49 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate10.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

45articles/year

3.77% Gold OA•95.56% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Multi-body Dynamics is a multi-disciplinary forum covering all aspects of mechanical design and dynamic analysis of multi-body systems. It is essential reading for academic and industrial research and development departments active in the mechanical design, monitoring and dynamic analysis of multi-body systems.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics91%Engineering87.5%Computer science87.5%Quantum mechanics79.9%Thermodynamics61.6%Mathematics61%Artificial intelligence60.8%Mechanical engineering58.2%Structural engineering55.3%Economics45.2%Classical mechanics43%Management42.6%Materials science42.4%Acoustics41.1%Control (management)40.2%Control theory (sociology)39.1%Composite material37.9%Vibration33.9%Geometry31.2%Aerospace engineering28.8%Mathematical analysis26.4%Mechanics25.2%Biology25.1%Automotive engineering24.6%Electrical engineering24%Geography23.9%Finite element method21.7%Operating system21.3%Astronomy21%

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

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank103/184

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank105/172

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Rank108/184

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MECHANICS

Rank111/172

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCRSCIE	103/184	Q3
MECHANICS	JCRSCIE	105/172	Q3
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL	JCISCIE	108/184	Q3
MECHANICS	JCISCIE	111/172	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.1

Articles / Year36

Total Citations9

2025

IF1.9

Articles / Year42

Total Citations45

2024

IF1.9

Articles / Year26

Total Citations85

2023

IF1.8

Articles / Year38

Total Citations186

2022

IF1.992

Articles / Year45

Total Citations296

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.1	36	9
2025	1.9	42	45
2024	1.9	26	85
2023	1.8	38	186
2022	1.992	45	296
2021	1.713	40	297
2020	1.533	39	413
2019	1.146	51	750
2018	1.288	49	579
2017	—	54	724
2016	—	45	439
2015	—	40	734

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,942Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1999-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.41

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.30

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,904 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations277

3-Year Documents120

Citable Documents119

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 Rate21.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Mechanical EngineeringQ2

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ3

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: 10.5%

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

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K-Journal of Multi-Body Dynamics (abbr: P I MECH ENG K-J MUL, ISSN: 1464-4193) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by SAGE Publications Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.410 (Q2), an H-index of 49.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 45 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,904 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.