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Mechanical Sciences An open-access journal for theoretical and applied mechanics
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  • IF value: 1.052 IF 1.052
  • IF 5-year value: 1.567 IF 5-year
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  • CiteScore value: 1.92 CiteScore
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  • SNIP value: 1.214 SNIP 1.214
  • IPP value: 1.47 IPP 1.47
  • SJR value: 0.367 SJR 0.367
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  • h5-index value: 16 h5-index 16
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Editors-in-chief: Guangbo Hao and Andreas Müller

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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18 Dec 2019 The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Copernicus Publications agree on a central billing of article processing charges

The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.

18 Dec 2019 The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Copernicus Publications agree on a central billing of article processing charges

The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.

03 Dec 2019 New article processing charges for MS

From 1 January 2020 Mechanical Sciences (MS) will increase the article processing charges due to the introduction of standard English language copy-editing.

03 Dec 2019 New article processing charges for MS

From 1 January 2020 Mechanical Sciences (MS) will increase the article processing charges due to the introduction of standard English language copy-editing.

25 Nov 2019 Celebrations for the 50-year anniversary of IFToMM

During the 15th IFToMM World Congress on Mechanism and Machine Science (MMS) in Krakow, Poland, on 30 June–4 July 2019, a special opening session was organized to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of IFToMM with the unveiling of a bronze commemorative plaque. Read more about the celebrations.

25 Nov 2019 Celebrations for the 50-year anniversary of IFToMM

During the 15th IFToMM World Congress on Mechanism and Machine Science (MMS) in Krakow, Poland, on 30 June–4 July 2019, a special opening session was organized to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of IFToMM with the unveiling of a bronze commemorative plaque. Read more about the celebrations.

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Recent articles
22 Jan 2020
Research on the micro and dynamic characteristics of combination surface based on fractal theory
Chunxia Zhu and Zhibiao Yan
Mech. Sci., 11, 1–27, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-11-1-2020,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-11-1-2020, 2020
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13 Dec 2019
Kinematic analysis and evaluation of a hybrid mechanism for computer assisted bone reduction surgery
Sinh Nguyen Phu, Terence Essomba, Irwansyah Idram, and Jiing-Yi Lai
Mech. Sci., 10, 589–604, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-589-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-589-2019, 2019
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04 Dec 2019
Rapid attitude maneuver of the space tether net capture system using active disturbance rejection control
Cheng Wei, Hao Liu, Chunlin Tan, Yongjian Liu, and Yang Zhao
Mech. Sci., 10, 575–587, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-575-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-575-2019, 2019
04 Dec 2019
Statistical analysis of energy consumption, tool wear and surface roughness in machining of Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) under dry, wet and cryogenic conditions
Muhammad Ali Khan, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Mushtaq Khan, Muhammad Younas, Shahid Ikramullah Butt, Riaz Ahmad, and Salman Sagheer Warsi
Mech. Sci., 10, 561–573, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-561-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-561-2019, 2019
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18 Nov 2019
Stress state of a polygonal plate having a central circular hole with two linear cracks in the small physical non-linear condition
Etimad Bayramoglu Eyvazov and Mecit Öge
Mech. Sci., 10, 553–560, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-553-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-553-2019, 2019
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Mechanical Sciences

An open-access journal for theoretical and applied mechanics