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Executive editor: Amin Barari

eISSN: 2191-916X

The interactive open-access 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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04 Aug 2026 Transition of MS to an interactive journal and introduction of per-paper APCs

From September 2026 on, Mechanical Sciences (MS) will change to an interactive open-access journal applying the public peer-review and interactive public discussion concept. In addition, the journal introduces a new scheme for article processing charges (APCs) with a fixed rate per published article. Please read more.

04 Aug 2026 Transition of MS to an interactive journal and introduction of per-paper APCs

From September 2026 on, Mechanical Sciences (MS) will change to an interactive open-access journal applying the public peer-review and interactive public discussion concept. In addition, the journal introduces a new scheme for article processing charges (APCs) with a fixed rate per published article. Please read more.

30 Jun 2026 The Norwegian University of Science and Technology partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

Copernicus Publications has signed a new institutional agreement with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Please read more.

30 Jun 2026 The Norwegian University of Science and Technology partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

Copernicus Publications has signed a new institutional agreement with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). 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.

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.

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Recent articles

10 Nov 2026

Residual-stress distribution in gear journal shafts induced by mechanical roll hardening

Xinbo Zhang, Xiuyang Xia, and Xigui Wang

Mech. Sci., 17, 1039–1059, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-1039-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-1039-2026, 2026

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09 Nov 2026

A predictive control strategy of an active heave compensation system for an electric-driven marine winch based on dynamic analysis

Tiancai Xie, Liangpei Huang, Shaoli Wang, and Chao Zhong

Mech. Sci., 17, 1023–1037, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-1023-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-1023-2026, 2026

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05 Nov 2026

Quasi-static and dynamic characteristics analysis of a marine gear system under coupling misalignment

Jingyi Gong, Kaiyang Chen, Ruikai Dai, Haipeng An, Guanghao Dai, and Bing Yuan

Mech. Sci., 17, 1003–1021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-1003-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-1003-2026, 2026

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03 Nov 2026

A Coupled Crystal Plasticity-Phase-Field Damage Model for Integrated CAD/CAE-Based Fatigue Design of Rolling Bearings

Chao Ji, Weiqi Du, Yandong Zhao, and Yibin Wu

Mech. Sci. Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-2026-192,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-2026-192, 2026

Preprint under review for MS (discussion: open, 0 comments)

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02 Nov 2026

Design of a compact rotational compliant stage with self-compensation for rotation center offset

Bingyu Cai, Mahmud Iwan Solihin, Chaoran Chen, Xieben Wei, Xujin Lu, Zhe Lin, Hongyu Lin, and Yawen Zhao

Mech. Sci., 17, 967–982, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-967-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-967-2026, 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.