Journal profile · Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
ISSN 0045-7825 · eISSN 1879-2138 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Semimonthly · Founded 1972
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering: CAS Zone 1 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 7.62; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,830; review about 98 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: about 20%; 845 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational Mathematics, Numerical methods in engineering and Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, together about 34.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanics of Materials. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The development of computational methods for the solution of scientific and engineering problems governed by the laws of mechanics was one of the great scientific and engineering achievements of the second half of the 20th century, with a profound impact on science and technology. This is accomplished through advanced mathematical modeling and numerical solutions reflecting a combination of concepts, methods and principles that are often interdisciplinary in nature and span several areas of mechanics, mathematics, computer science and other scientific disciplines as well. The continued staggering developments of the 21st century have now enabled simulation capabilities that are leading to tangible technological achievements for the clear betterment of mankind. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering was founded over five decades ago, providing a platform for the publication of papers in this important field of computational science and engineering. The range of appropriate contributions is very wide. It covers any type of computational method for the simulation of complex physical problems leading to the analysis and design of engineering products and systems. This includes theoretical development and rational applications of mathematical models and numerical algorithms related to finite elements, boundary elements, finite differences, finite volumes, meshless discretization methods, isogeometric methods, molecular dynamics, ab-initio calculations, physically-based machine-learning methods and digital-twin technologies, in the following fields of simulation-based engineering science: Solid and structural mechanics Fluid mechanics Mechanics of materials Heat transfer Dynamics Geomechanics Acoustics Biomechanics NanomechanicsAtomistics Molecular dynamics Quantum mechanics Electromagneticsand also includes virtual design, multiscale phenomena, from nanoscale to macroscale, multiphysics problems, parallel computing, optimization, machine learning, probabilistic and stochastic approaches.CMAME publishes original papers at the forefront of modern research describing significant developments of computational methods in solving problems of applied mechanics and engineering.CMAME does not publish review or survey papers.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Laura De Lorenzis ETHPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 2%); most named United States 64, Germany 11, France 10, Italy 9, Spain 6 (132 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational MathematicsEngineering14%
- Numerical methods in engineeringEngineering13.8%
- Composite Structure Analysis and OptimizationEngineering6.3%
- Computational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsEngineering5.4%
- Probabilistic and Robust Engineering DesignDecision Sciences4.7%
- Topology Optimization in EngineeringEngineering4.4%
- Advanced Mathematical Modeling in EngineeringComputer Science4.4%
- Model Reduction and Neural NetworksPhysics and Astronomy4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 7.62LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 13.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 13.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 171LetPub ·
- h-index
- 321OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 11,297OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 9.2OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 36.18%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 792LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 17,170 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 651 | 399 | 480 |
| 2025 | 845 | 465 | 6,890 |
| 2024 | 846 | 506 | 14,186 |
| 2023 | 704 | 424 | 16,623 |
| 2022 | 745 | 402 | 24,060 |
| 2021 | 606 | 358 | 26,254 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
98 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 20%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 36 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 98 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,830 / EUR 4,520 / GBP 3,870 / JPY 599,060 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,780 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- review or survey papers
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Semimonthly
- Founded
- 1972
- ISSN
- 0045-7825
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2138
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
What CAS zone is Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering is in Zone 1 of Engineering, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Engineering, Multidisciplinary / Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications / Mechanics; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 7.62; CiteScore 13.7, h-index 321.
How long does peer review take at Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering?
The publisher reports about 98 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 20%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: APA; Templates: LaTeX and Word; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering based?
Of the 132 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (64), Germany (11) and France (10). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering open access, and what is the APC?
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,830.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .