Mechanism and Machine Theory Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0094-114X eISSN 1873-3999 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Mechanism and Machine Theory
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Mechanism and Machine Theory (MMT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems and Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0094-114X (e-ISSN 1873-3999). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.77 (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 ~$3740 USD). OpenAlex records 7,820 works and 221,699 citations, with an h-index of 153.

Mechanism and Machine Theory Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Mechanism and Machine Theory has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.77, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems 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.

Mechanism and Machine Theory operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Mechanism and Machine Theory 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 Mechanism and Machine Theory against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Mechanism and Machine Theory
  • Budget $3740 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems, Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Mechanism and Machine … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-9%
Field avg: 4.14
APC vs Field Avg
+14%
Field avg: $3275

Compared against 6 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0094-114X
ISSN (Online) 1873-3999
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3740 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Mechanism and Machine Theory 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 3740.

In our subject taxonomy, Mechanism and Machine Theory is classified under Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems, Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research and Piezoelectric Actuators and Control.

Mechanism and Machine Theory 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 3.771.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanism and Machine Theory

Mechanism and Machine Theory does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.771 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Mechanism and Machine Theory is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Mechanism and Machine Theory is $3740 USD.

Mechanism and Machine Theory is published by Elsevier BV.

Mechanism and Machine Theory 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 Mechanism and Machine Theory is 0094-114X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-3999.

Mechanism and Machine Theory sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.77, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
3.771
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 3.771 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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