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Mechanical Sciences An open-access journal for theoretical and applied mechanics
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Journal metrics

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  • IF value: 1.052 IF 1.052
  • IF 5-year value: 1.567 IF 5-year
    1.567
  • CiteScore value: 1.92 CiteScore
    1.92
  • SNIP value: 1.214 SNIP 1.214
  • IPP value: 1.47 IPP 1.47
  • SJR value: 0.367 SJR 0.367
  • Scimago H <br class='hide-on-tablet hide-on-mobile'>index value: 18 Scimago H
    index 18
  • h5-index value: 16 h5-index 16
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Open access Article level metrics Moderate APCs
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.

News
02 Sep 2019 Helmholtz institutional agreement now for corresponding authors

As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

02 Sep 2019 Helmholtz institutional agreement now for corresponding authors

As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

20 Aug 2019 Call for Associate Editors of Mechanical Sciences

The Editors-in-Chief are inviting researchers in the subjects of "mechanisms and robotics", "dynamics and control", and "machining and manufacturing processes" to submit an application for a Topical Editor (TE) position. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2019.

20 Aug 2019 Call for Associate Editors of Mechanical Sciences

The Editors-in-Chief are inviting researchers in the subjects of "mechanisms and robotics", "dynamics and control", and "machining and manufacturing processes" to submit an application for a Topical Editor (TE) position. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2019.

24 Jun 2019 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

24 Jun 2019 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

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Recent articles
07 Oct 2019
Dimensionless design approach to translating flat faced follower mechanism with two-circular-arc cam
Emre Arabaci
Mech. Sci., 10, 497–503, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-497-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-497-2019, 2019
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24 Sep 2019
Numerical modeling and dynamic characteristics study of coupling vibration of multistage face gearsplanetary transmission
Xingbin Chen, Qingchun Hu, Zhongyang Xu, and Chune Zhu
Mech. Sci., 10, 475–495, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-475-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-475-2019, 2019
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26 Aug 2019
Failure analysis of a re-design knuckle using topology optimization
Yung-Chuan Chen, Hsing-Hui Huang, and Chen-Wei Weng
Mech. Sci., 10, 465–473, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-465-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-465-2019, 2019
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26 Aug 2019
Architectural singularities of parallel mechanisms with prismatic joints due to special designs of platform shapes
Xiaoyong Wu and Shaoping Bai
Mech. Sci., 10, 449–464, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-449-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-449-2019, 2019
12 Aug 2019
A holographic matrix representation of the metamorphic parallel mechanisms
Wei Sun, Jianyi Kong, and Liangbo Sun
Mech. Sci., 10, 437–447, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-437-2019,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-10-437-2019, 2019
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