Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety

Aims & Scope

The journal focuses on topics in mechanical engineering that is related to human factors for defense and military applications.

It platform for industrial practitioners and academic researchers to publish their research work in the field of safety and defense by illustration of new principles, new methods, new applications, novel modeling and experiments, and new technologies to understand mechanical phenomenon that occurs in a military framework.

The scope of the journal mainly covers biomechanics, material processing and science, safety standards, behind amour body trauma (BABT), blast, human trauma, impact engineering, experimental tests for protective device, numerical simulations, mechanical structural damages, ballistic impact, protection technologies, chemical engineering for innovative materials, textile engineering, military ergonomic, usability, vehicle engineering, defense standards, protection of soldiers’ equipment.

The journal is designed for scientists, technology designers and practitioners in defense industries.

View Aims & Scope

---

Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27609

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.117

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

---

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

---

Subjects & Keywords

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

---

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Measurement of “Shock Wave Parameters” in a Novel Table-Top Shock Tube Using Microphones

  Citation: 72

  Authors: A., S., S. A. Martin Britto

• Exploring and Evaluating the Usability Factors for Military Application: A Road Map for HCI in Military Applications

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Md Abdur, Muhammad Nazrul

• Benefits, Risks, and Myths of TASER® Handheld Electrical Weapons

  Citation: 21

  Authors: M. W., M. A., H. M. O., K. K., S. N., R. M.

• Energetic Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials for Future Defense Applications

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Marc, Cédric, Fabien, Denis

• Evaluation of Natural Capsaicin (N.Cap) in Pepper Spray by GC-MS/FID, NMR and HPLC as an Alternative to the Use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)

  Citation: 12

  Authors: N., V., I., D., M., V.

• Numerical Recreation of Field Cases on a Biofidelic Human FE Model Involving Deformable Less-Lethal Projectiles

  Citation: 11

  Authors: A., R., B., C., G., F., S., O.

• Development of a PVDF Pressure Gauge for Blast Loading Measurement

  Citation: 10

  Authors: M., F., S., J., M.

• Estimation of Laser Dazzle Effects on Shooting Performance

  Citation: 9

  Authors: M., M., D., L., C., C. A., C. N.

• Application of TOPSIS Optimization in Abrasive Water Jet Machining of Military Grade Armor Steel

  Citation: 8

  Authors: S., S. Thirumalai, M., A.

• Assessment of Non-Lethal Projectile Head Impacts

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Amar, Nestor, Cyril, Alexandre

---