International Journal of Mechanical Sciences Citation Rate 2026
0020-7403
eISSN 1879-2162
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (IJMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization and Metal Forming Simulation Techniques, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0020-7403 (e-ISSN 1879-2162). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.02 (Q1 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 ~$4240 USD). OpenAlex records 14,012 works and 434,055 citations, with an h-index of 186.
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.02, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization 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.
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 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 International Journal of Mechanical Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
- Budget $4240 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Metal Forming Simulation Techniques, Metallurgy and Material Forming. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0020-7403 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-2162 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4240 USD |
| h-index | 187 |
| Total Works | 14,150 |
| Total Citations | 442,640 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 11.36 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4240.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is classified under Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Metal Forming Simulation Techniques, Metallurgy and Material Forming and Structural Analysis and Optimization.
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 14,150 works that have together drawn 442,640 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 187; its most recent citation rate stands at 9.018; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 11.36.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.018 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,056 | 10,770 |
| 2024 | 815 | 18,200 |
| 2023 | 687 | 22,429 |
| 2022 | 836 | 30,989 |
| 2021 | 593 | 22,075 |
| 2020 | 669 | 29,285 |
| 2019 | 670 | 28,773 |
| 2018 | 621 | 28,767 |
| 2017 | 605 | 25,179 |
| 2016 | 370 | 16,561 |
| 2015 | 313 | 11,919 |
| 2014 | 320 | 13,005 |
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