Experimental Mechanics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0014-4851
eISSN 1741-2765
Springer Nature
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Experimental Mechanics
Experimental Mechanics (EM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fatigue and fracture mechanics and High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, published by Springer Nature in US, catalogued under ISSN 0014-4851 (e-ISSN 1741-2765). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.51 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3490 USD). OpenAlex records 6,043 works and 140,985 citations, with an h-index of 140.
Experimental Mechanics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Experimental Mechanics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.51, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Fatigue and fracture mechanics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Experimental Mechanics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Experimental Mechanics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Experimental Mechanics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Experimental Mechanics
- Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fatigue and fracture mechanics, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Optical measurement and interference techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0014-4851 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1741-2765 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Experimental Mechanics is published by Springer Nature and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3490.
In our subject taxonomy, Experimental Mechanics is classified under Fatigue and fracture mechanics, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Optical measurement and interference techniques and Structural Health Monitoring Techniques.
Experimental Mechanics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.507.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.507 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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