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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

20 Mar 2026

Surface quality and process optimization in rotary ultrasonic-assisted drilling of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics

Lingzhi Luo, Fuxian Zhu, Liuyang Duan, Fengling Zhao, and Zhen Zhang

Mech. Sci., 17, 285–300, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-285-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-285-2026, 2026

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20 Mar 2026

Design, optimization, and testing of multifunctional interfaces for reconfigurable modular spacecraft

Shuangqing Yu, Jinguo Liu, Qifeng Jiang, Xuanchen Ou, Jiawei Pi, Yuxiao Zhang, and Yan Yang

Mech. Sci., 17, 269–283, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-269-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-269-2026, 2026

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20 Mar 2026

Design of ultrasonic power based on a transducer admittance characteristic frequency-tracking method

Dongxing Du, Heng Yue, Qiang Mao, and Jinxing Kong

Mech. Sci., 17, 255–267, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-255-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-255-2026, 2026

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18 Mar 2026

A locking and unlocking mechanism integrating compliant and rigid structures for modular vehicles

He Gou, Xiaobiao Shan, Yan Wang, Xiaopeng Yang, and Wupeng Liu

Mech. Sci., 17, 245–254, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-245-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-245-2026, 2026

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12 Mar 2026

A Bayesian-optimized convolutional neural network bidirectional gated recurrent unit model for dynamometer card reconstruction in beam pumping units

Zhewei Ye, Changjiang Li, Zhang Liu, and Hao Wang

Mech. Sci., 17, 233–244, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-233-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-233-2026, 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.