Mechanics Research Communications Journal Citation Rate 2026
0093-6413
eISSN 1873-3972
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile
About Mechanics Research Communications
Mechanics Research Communications (MRC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Composite Material Mechanics and Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0093-6413 (e-ISSN 1873-3972). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.46 (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 ~$3350 USD).
Mechanics Research Communications Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Mechanics Research Communications has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.46, 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 Research Communications operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Mechanics Research Communications 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 Research Communications against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Mechanics Research Communications
- Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Composite Material Mechanics, Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Elasticity and Material Modeling. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0093-6413 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-3972 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3350 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Mechanics Research Communications is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3350.
In our subject taxonomy, Mechanics Research Communications is classified under Composite Material Mechanics, Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Elasticity and Material Modeling and Numerical methods in engineering.
Mechanics Research Communications 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 1.456.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.456 | 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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