Mechanics of Materials Journal Citation Rate 2026
0167-6636
eISSN 1872-7743
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Mechanics of Materials
Mechanics of Materials (MM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Composite Material Mechanics and High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0167-6636 (e-ISSN 1872-7743). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.75 (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 ~$3290 USD).
Mechanics of Materials Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Mechanics of Materials has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.75, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Composite Material 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.
Mechanics of Materials operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Mechanics of Materials 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 Mechanics of Materials against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Mechanics of Materials
- Budget $3290 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Composite Material Mechanics, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Mechanical Behavior of Composites. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0167-6636 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7743 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3290 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Mechanics of Materials 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 3290.
In our subject taxonomy, Mechanics of Materials is classified under Composite Material Mechanics, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, Mechanical Behavior of Composites and Microstructure and mechanical properties.
Mechanics of Materials 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 2.750.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.750 | 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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