Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Journal Citation Rate 2026
0888-3270
eISSN 1096-1216
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (MSSP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis and Machine Fault Diagnosis Techniques, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0888-3270 (e-ISSN 1096-1216). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.74 (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 ~$4830 USD). OpenAlex records 13,323 works and 586,077 citations, with an h-index of 248.
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.74, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis 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.
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 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 Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
- Budget $4830 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, Machine Fault Diagnosis Techniques, Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0888-3270 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-1216 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4830 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 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 4830.
In our subject taxonomy, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing is classified under Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, Machine Fault Diagnosis Techniques, Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design and Structural Health Monitoring Techniques.
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 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 7.737.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.737 | 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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