Journal profile · Mechanics
European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids
ISSN 0997-7538 · eISSN 1873-7285 · Elsevier BV · FRANCE · Bimonthly
European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.71; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,040; review about 106 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy (Elsevier website: 27%); 398 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization, Numerical methods in engineering and Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures, together about 32.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanics of Materials. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The European Journal of Mechanics A/Solids aims to publish high-quality articles in innovative areas of Solid Mechanics bridging fundamentals, physics, mathematics, computational sciences and materials engineering serving challenging technological applications relying on the mechanical behaviour of solids.The following topics are covered: Mechanics of materials; thermodynamics; elasticity; plasticity and damage; creep; fatigue; fracture; composites and multiphase materials; micromechanics; buckling phenomena; stability; dynamics, vibrations and waves in solids; solids for soft robotics; soft matter mechanics; metamaterial mechanics; contact mechanics, friction and wear; coupled problems; microstructural design and optimization; parameter identification for mechanics; biomechanics of soft and hard tissues; mechanics of MEMS and microsystems.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mechanics
Editor-in-chief M. G. D.Publisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United Kingdom 9, Italy 8, France 5, Germany 3, Mainland China 2 (42 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Composite Structure Analysis and OptimizationEngineering13%
- Numerical methods in engineeringEngineering11.7%
- Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structuresMaterials Science7.7%
- Composite Material MechanicsEngineering6.8%
- Elasticity and Material ModelingEngineering4.5%
- Vibration and Dynamic AnalysisEngineering4.3%
- Fatigue and fracture mechanicsEngineering4.1%
- Structural Analysis and OptimizationEngineering3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 4.71LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.02LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.33LetPub ·
- h-index
- 78LetPub ·
- h-index
- 125OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,523OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.96OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 26.14%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 386LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,418 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 350 | 122 | 255 |
| 2025 | 398 | 144 | 1,800 |
| 2024 | 284 | 91 | 3,064 |
| 2023 | 266 | 113 | 3,173 |
| 2022 | 297 | 101 | 5,550 |
| 2021 | 200 | 53 | 4,287 |
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
106 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 weeks
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)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 27%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 46 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 106 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 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 4,040 / EUR 3,780 / GBP 3,230 / JPY 501,080 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,910 | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- LaTeX
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted2
- standard research articleStandard Research Articles: most submissions to EJMSOL should be standard research articles of length up to 40 A4 pages, single or 1.5 lines spacing and font si…Length not stated
- standard research articlesStandard Research Articles: most submissions to EJMSOL should be standard research articles of length up to 40 A4 pages, single or 1.5 lines spacing and font si…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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 ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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 two reviewers 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.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed, does not count as prior publication Model summary
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 BV
- Country or region
- FRANCE
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0997-7538
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-7285
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids
What CAS zone is European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Mechanics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.71; CiteScore 8.4, h-index 125.
How long does peer review take at European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids?
The publisher reports about 106 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy (Elsevier website: 27%)”. 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 European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: LaTeX; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. 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 European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids based?
Of the 42 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (9), Italy (8) and France (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids open access, and what is the APC?
European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,040.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .