JVC/Journal of Vibration and Control

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Vibration and Control is a peer-reviewed journal of analytical, computational and experimental studies of vibration phenomena and their control.

The Journal of Vibration and Control is published in association with the Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM).

The scope of the journal encompasses all linear and nonlinear vibration phenomena occurring in the following fields: · Mechanical · Civil · Electrical · Ocean · Environmental · Structural · Aeronautical · Control · Materials · Electromagnetic Original contributions, review articles, tutorials and letters will be published based on analytical, computational, and experimental analyses of topics such as, but not limited to: · Vibration and control of structures · Vibration and control of machinery · Vibration absorbers · Signal analysis · Aeroelasticity · Neural networks · Identification · Random vibrations · Structural control · Structural acoustics · Adaptive and smart structures · Noise and noise control · Waves in solids and fluids · Shock waves · Shock waves and sound abatement · Modal analysis · Anti-noise technology · Acoustics: aero, electro, medical, building, auto, aeroplane, underwater · Electromagnetic waves and shielding · Earthquake engineering

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8820

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3387

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.651

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	91

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering and Materials Science, 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.

• Dynamics and Control of Cranes: A Review

  Citation: 425

  Authors: Eihab M., Ali H., Ziyad N.

• Entropy-Based Optimal Sensor Location for Structural Model Updating

  Citation: 273

  Authors: Costas, James L., Siu-Kui

• A state-of-the-art review of structural control systems

  Citation: 261

  Authors: Tarek Edrees, George, Jan-Erik, Hans

• Analog Fractional Order Controller in Temperature and Motor Control Applications

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Gary W.

• Bayesian Updating and Model Class Selection for Hysteretic Structural Models Using Stochastic Simulation

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Matthew, James L.

• A Hamiltonian Formulation and a Direct Numerical Scheme for Fractional Optimal Control Problems

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Om P., Dumitru

• Longitudinal vibration analysis for microbars based on strain gradient elasticity theory

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Bekir, Ömer

• Vibration suppression of structures using tuned mass damper technology: A state-of-the-art review

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Fan, Ramin, Ebrahim

• Sliding Mode Control of a Three-dimensional Overhead Crane

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Naif B., Mohamed

• Time-fractional Diffusion of Distributed Order

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Francesco, Antonio, Gianni, Rudolf

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