What is the Impact Factor of Sound and Vibration?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Sound and Vibration is 4.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI).

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

Yes, Sound and Vibration is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.341 (Q2) and an H-index of 38.

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

Sound and Vibration is published by Acoustical Publications Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,540 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS ESCI Q1Scopus Q2SCImago #15,855Gold OA

Sound and Vibration

Abbreviation (ISO):SOUND VIB

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Identifier (ISSN):1541-0161(Print)/2693-1443(Online)

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Publisher:Acoustical Publications Inc.

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.2↑ +3.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Sound and Vibration

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.341

#15,855

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

38 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation Rate11.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

24articles/year

100% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Sound & Vibration is a journal intended for individuals with broad-based interests in noise and vibration, dynamic measurements, structural analysis, computer-aided engineering, machinery reliability, and dynamic testing. The journal strives to publish referred papers reflecting the interests of research and practical engineering on any aspects of sound and vibration. Of particular interest are papers that report analytical, numerical and experimental methods of more relevance to practical applications. Papers are sought that contribute to the following general topics: -broad-based interests in noise and vibration- dynamic measurements- structural analysis- computer-aided engineering- machinery reliability- dynamic testing

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering95.8%Computer science84.9%Physics81.1%Acoustics63.6%Quantum mechanics55.3%Artificial intelligence42.4%Mathematics41.6%Vibration34.5%Thermodynamics32.9%Computer vision30.7%Electrical engineering30.2%Structural engineering28.9%Materials science28.2%Operating system26.5%Mechanical engineering25.5%Image (mathematics)25.1%Noise (video)24.5%Telecommunications24.4%Biology24.2%Geology23.1%Programming language23.1%Composite material22.9%Aerospace engineering21.1%Chemistry20.9%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Engineering: Mechanical

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

ACOUSTICS

Rank7/41

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

ACOUSTICS

Rank18/41

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ACOUSTICS	JCRESCI	7/41	Q1
ACOUSTICS	JCIESCI	18/41	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.2

Articles / Year111

Total Citations3

2025

IF1

Articles / Year58

Total Citations75

2024

IF0.9

Articles / Year32

Total Citations132

2023

IF0.6

Articles / Year10

Total Citations52

2022

IF—

Articles / Year23

Total Citations133

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.2	111	3
2025	1	58	75
2024	0.9	32	132
2023	0.6	10	52
2022	—	23	133
2021	—	24	140
2020	—	20	72
2019	0	28	77
2018	0.098	19	49
2014	—	1	0
2012	—	2	25
2011	—	4	109

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,855Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1976, 1978-1979, 2003-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:EngineeringPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.341

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.72

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,540 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations100

3-Year Documents41

Citable Documents39

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 Rate32.6%

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 UltrasonicsQ2

Safety, Risk, Reliability and QualityQ2

Mechanical EngineeringQ3

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: 11.1%

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):

4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

Sound and Vibration (abbr: SOUND VIB, ISSN: 1541-0161) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Physics, published by Acoustical Publications Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.341 (Q2), an H-index of 38.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 24 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,540 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.