Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science publishes peer-reviewed original papers that advance understanding of both the fundamentals of engineering science and its application to the solution of problems in mechanical engineering systems, machines and components.

The Journal has an international reputation for excellence and is regarded as core material for every engineering collection.

Principal topics include: Materials; metrology; mechanisms; solid mechanics; dynamic systems; thermofluid mechanics; tribology; reliability engineering; mechatronics; nano-and micro-mechanical engineering devices; biomedical engineering and systems and design.

The Journal also features a Section for rapid dissemination of research in the form of Fast-Track Communications in Mechanical Engineering Science.

For editorial purposes, the Journal uses the following classifications, but submissions of a multidisciplinary nature or in new and emerging areas are also welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.440

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	75

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12856

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4818

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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, 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.

• Selection of <i>K</i> in <i>K</i>-means clustering

  Citation: 433

  Authors: D T, S S, C D

• Analysis of rapid manufacturing—using layer manufacturing processes for production

  Citation: 267

  Authors: N, P

• A Precise Time Step Integration Method

  Citation: 244

  Authors: W X, F W

• Designing and testing a hydraulic inerter

  Citation: 216

  Authors: F-C, M-F, T-C

• Particle image velocimetry: A review

  Citation: 209

  Authors: I

• Implications on design of rapid manufacturing

  Citation: 200

  Authors: R, I, P

• Hydrodynamics of Taylor flow in small channels: A Review

  Citation: 185

  Authors: P, A

• A review of electromechanical actuators for More/All Electric aircraft systems

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Guan, Geng, Zhenghong, Yawen, Shangjun, Teik C

• Classical Nucleation Theory and Its Application to Condensing Steam Flow Calculations

  Citation: 171

  Authors: F, J B, A J, D A

• Laser surface cladding: The state of the art and challenges

  Citation: 170

  Authors: M, W

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