Journal of Applied Mechanics

Aims & Scope

All areas of theoretical and applied mechanics including, but not limited to: Aerodynamics; Aeroelasticity; Biomechanics; Boundary layers; Composite materials; Computational mechanics; Constitutive modeling of materials; Dynamics; Elasticity; Experimental mechanics; Flow and fracture; Heat transport in fluid flows; Hydraulics; Impact; Internal flow; Mechanical properties of materials; Mechanics of shocks; Micromechanics; Nanomechanics; Plasticity; Stress analysis; Structures; Thermodynamics of materials and in flowing fluids; Thermo-mechanics; Turbulence; Vibration; Wave propagation

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	2.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6705

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1083

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.807

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	116

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• A Statistical Distribution Function of Wide Applicability

  Citation: 8910

  Authors: Waloddi

• A Path Independent Integral and the Approximate Analysis of Strain Concentration by Notches and Cracks

  Citation: 6791

  Authors: J. R.

• Cumulative Damage in Fatigue

  Citation: 4544

  Authors: Milton A.

• Analysis of Stresses and Strains Near the End of a Crack Traversing a Plate

  Citation: 4287

  Authors: G. R.

• Influence of Rotatory Inertia and Shear on Flexural Motions of Isotropic, Elastic Plates

  Citation: 4119

  Authors: R. D.

• Failure Criteria for Unidirectional Fiber Composites

  Citation: 3758

  Authors: Z.

• A Simple Higher-Order Theory for Laminated Composite Plates

  Citation: 3490

  Authors: J. N.

• A Kinematic Notation for Lower-Pair Mechanisms Based on Matrices

  Citation: 3127

  Authors: J., R. S.

• On the Stress Distribution at the Base of a Stationary Crack

  Citation: 2653

  Authors: M. L.

• Compliance of Elastic Bodies in Contact

  Citation: 2642

  Authors: R. D.

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