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Executive editor: Amin Barari

eISSN: 2191-916X

The journal Mechanical Sciences (MS) is an international forum for the dissemination of original contributions in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics. Its main ambition is to provide a platform for young researchers to build up a portfolio of high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles.

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13 Feb 2026 University of Western Ontario partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

Copernicus Publications has signed a new agreement with Western Libraries at the University of Western Ontario, providing a 50% APC reduction for eligible corresponding authors submitting from 1 January 2026. Please read more.

13 Feb 2026 University of Western Ontario partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

Copernicus Publications has signed a new agreement with Western Libraries at the University of Western Ontario, providing a 50% APC reduction for eligible corresponding authors submitting from 1 January 2026. Please read more.

03 Dec 2025 New MS Word template available for manuscript preparation

The existing MS Word template for authors has been significantly expanded and now includes many important notes on the standard sections that must be included in the manuscript. Please visit the "Submission" page, section "Templates for your manuscript file" and download the new template before writing your next manuscript.

03 Dec 2025 New MS Word template available for manuscript preparation

The existing MS Word template for authors has been significantly expanded and now includes many important notes on the standard sections that must be included in the manuscript. Please visit the "Submission" page, section "Templates for your manuscript file" and download the new template before writing your next manuscript.

05 May 2025 Call for topic editors – round 2

MS is still looking for new topic editors to strengthen the editorial board. Please read our news item for further details on the application process.

05 May 2025 Call for topic editors – round 2

MS is still looking for new topic editors to strengthen the editorial board. Please read our news item for further details on the application process.

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Recent articles

26 Mar 2026

Mechanical analysis of historical crossbows

Zhe-Ran Wang, Yang Zhang, Chieh-Ya Lin, and Kuo-Hung Hsiao

Mech. Sci., 17, 359–370, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-359-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-359-2026, 2026

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26 Mar 2026

Time-dependent reliability analysis with series expansion and equivalent-plane approach

Qing Tu and Yu Wang

Mech. Sci., 17, 347–357, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-347-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-347-2026, 2026

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25 Mar 2026

Analysis of sensitive wavelengths in railway vehicles with different inerter-based suspension systems

Dilai Chen, Chunli Liu, Zhanghui Xia, Gengchen Sun, Rang Zhang, and Rui Song

Mech. Sci., 17, 333–346, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-333-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-333-2026, 2026

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25 Mar 2026

Review article: A review of control technologies for soft robots: from structural design to intelligent control

Huijun Yu, Min Lv, Bin Hu, Yang Zhang, and Pengyuan Zhao

Mech. Sci., 17, 313–332, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-313-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-313-2026, 2026

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23 Mar 2026

Numerical analysis of molten-pool behavior during selective laser sintering for improving the performance of polycaprolactone bone scaffold

Jinzhe Wu, Jian Han, Xiaofeng Li, and Zhiyuan Ma

Mech. Sci., 17, 301–312, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-301-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-301-2026, 2026

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Notice on APC invoices

In accordance with current European restrictions, Copernicus Publications does not step into business relations with and issue APC invoices (articles processing charges) to Russian and Belarusian institutions. The peer-review process and scientific exchange of our journals including preprint posting is not affected. However, these restrictions require that the first contact (contractual partner of Copernicus) has an affiliation and invoice address outside Russia or Belarus.