Meccanica Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0025-6455 eISSN 1572-9648 Springer Science+Business Media NL

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Meccanica
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Meccanica (M) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization and Elasticity and Wave Propagation, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0025-6455 (e-ISSN 1572-9648). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.14 (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 ~$3590 USD).

Meccanica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Meccanica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.14, placing it in the Q2 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.

Meccanica operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Meccanica 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 Meccanica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Meccanica
  • Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Elasticity and Wave Propagation, Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Meccanica Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+7%
Field avg: 2.0
APC vs Field Avg
+14%
Field avg: $3151

Compared against 7 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0025-6455
ISSN (Online) 1572-9648
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3590 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Meccanica is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.

In our subject taxonomy, Meccanica is classified under Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Elasticity and Wave Propagation, Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows and Numerical methods in engineering.

Meccanica 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 2.136.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meccanica

Meccanica does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.136 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Meccanica is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Meccanica is $3590 USD.

Meccanica is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Meccanica shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Meccanica is 0025-6455. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1572-9648.

Meccanica sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.14, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
2.136
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.136 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

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OpenAlex ID: S178915156

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