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Impact factor of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers International Journal of Mechanical Sciences published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Engineering, Mechanicalrank 4 of 189 journals
- Mechanicsrank 5 of 180 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
Retractions per year
Most common reasons (a retraction can have several):
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences has 5 retracted papers on record, the latest in Mar 2021. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
03Funders
Who funds research published in International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
Funders named most often
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04Indexing
Indexing of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
- ISSN
- 0020-7403
- eISSN
- 1879-2162
- Publisher
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- Subjects
- Engineering, Mechanical, Mechanics
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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06Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
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Engineering, Mechanical journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to International Journal of Mechanical Sciences when the 182 journals of Engineering, Mechanical in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Progress in Energy and Combustion Science | 35.6 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 2 | International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture | 18.2 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 3 | International Journal of Plasticity | 17.6 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 5 | Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing | 9.98 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 6 | Tribology International | 8.56 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 7 | Thin-Walled Structures | 8.42 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 8 | Facta Universitatis Series Mechanical Engineering | 7.74 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 9 | International Journal of Fatigue | 7.61 | SCIE | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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08Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is 11.8: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 11.8 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences?
The h-index of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is 187 (October 2026): 187 of its papers have each been cited at least 187 times. Its i10-index is 9,326.
What is the APC of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$4,740 for International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of International Journal of Mechanical Sciences?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is International Journal of Mechanical Sciences indexed in Scopus?
Yes. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is International Journal of Mechanical Sciences an SCIE journal?
Yes. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is International Journal of Mechanical Sciences in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does International Journal of Mechanical Sciences offer an APC waiver?
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences follows the policy of Elsevier: automatic 100% waiver for Research4Life Group A and 50% for Group B in fully open access journals, but only when every author is in an eligible country. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Has International Journal of Mechanical Sciences retracted papers?
Yes. 5 retracted papers are on record for International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 4 of them in the last 10 years; the most common reasons are duplication of/in article, concerns/issues about authorship/affiliation, false/forged affiliation. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
Who funds research published in International Journal of Mechanical Sciences?
91% of 200 recent research articles in International Journal of Mechanical Sciences name a funder; the funders named most often are National Natural Science Foundation of China, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation.
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