Aims & Scope

Forces in Mechanics is an international forum for the publication and communication of high-quality original research in all branches of Solid Mechanics, including those at the interfaces of materials science, engineering, manufacturing, physics, biology, and chemistry.

The journal covers experimental, theoretical, and computational mechanics from fundamental concepts to engineering analysis and novel applications at all size and time scales.

As an open-access journal, Forces in Mechanics facilitates communication among scientists and engineers from multiple research communities, bordering the scope of mechanics, developing new research opportunities, and advancing the field through new discoveries.

In addition to comprehensive, original research articles, Forces in Mechanics offers thorough reviews, perspectives on cutting-edge research reaching out to research scientists and engineers at all levels.

Special issues on topical research areas are also welcome.

Some sample areas covered in the publication include, but are not limited to, the following: • Mechanics of solids • Mechanics of advanced materials and structures • Biomechanics and mechanobiology • Nano/Micro mechanics • Mechanics of bio-inspired and biomimetic systems • Mechanics of advanced manufacturing and robotics • Mechanics for energy materials and applications

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 3.5

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 8209

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 884

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.693

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 20

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


Policy Links

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Engineering, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,800.00 USD. Learn more.

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Quick Facts

Current Factor
3.5
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.693
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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