Journal profile · Materials Science, Biomaterials
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
ISSN 1751-6161 · eISSN 1878-0180 · Elsevier BV · NETHERLANDS · Quarterly · Founded 2008
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.08; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,690; median 97 days to acceptance (121 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 42%); 354 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, Dental materials and restorations and Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty, together about 35% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials is concerned with the mechanical deformation, damage and failure under applied forces, of biological material (at the tissue, cellular and molecular levels) and of biomaterials, i.e. those materials which are designed to mimic or replace biological materials.The primary focus of the journal is the synthesis of materials science, biology, and medical and dental science. Reports of fundamental scientific investigations are welcome, as are articles concerned with the practical application of materials in medical devices. Both experimental and theoretical work is of interest; theoretical papers will normally include comparison of predictions with experimental data, though we recognize that this may not always be appropriate. The journal also publishes technical notes concerned with emerging experimental or theoretical techniques, letters to the editor and, by invitation, review articles and papers describing existing techniques for the benefit of an interdisciplinary readership.The journal offers online submission, a short time to publication, the opportunity for ample space to develop an argument in full, and the services of referees with expertise in mechanical behaviour and an understanding of the special nature of biomedical materials.Examples of relevant subjects include:Stress/strain/time relationships for biological materials (natural and engineered ones)Fracture mechanics of hard tissues (such as bone, teeth, and other mineralized tissues, ceramics and metals and various biomedically relevant alloys)Tribological properties of joint materials and their replacements, including coatings and surface modificationsMechanical characterisation of tissue engineering materials and scaffolds, and the investigation of mechanical cues in the context of biological processesThe mechanical behaviour of cells, including adhesion and failureMechanical properties of biological molecules such as proteins, DNA, and other biomoleculesLong-term fatigue, creep and wear properties of biomaterials used in implants and similar biomedical materialsThe behaviour of the human tissues under impact loading and other extreme conditionsAdditive manufacturing methods of all kinds, for metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and other biomaterials (in medical, dental, bio-inspired and related fields)Mechanical performance of materials in plants and animals in all natural and engineered ecosystemsNew techniques for the measurement of mechanical properties in biomedical materials, in both laboratory and clinical practiceComputer simulations of material behavior at all time- and length-scales (from molecular to tissue scales), as well as the introduction of new computing techniques (such as machine learning and artificial intelligence) in the modeling and analysis of the mechanical properties of biomedical materialsClinical case histories related to material performanceMechanobiology, focusing especially on the response of cells and tissues to biophysical stimuli at varied length- and time-scalesThe journal publishes papers from the proceedings of the International Conference on the Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues; special issues devoted to particular subjects or events will also be considered.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Biomaterials
Editor-in-chief Markus BuehlerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named United States 16, United Kingdom 7, Australia 5, Ireland 4, Taiwan, China 2 (46 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Bone Tissue Engineering MaterialsEngineering13.4%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry11.1%
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicine10.5%
- Elasticity and Material ModelingEngineering7.5%
- Dental Implant Techniques and OutcomesDentistry5.5%
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesEngineering3.5%
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsMaterials Science3.4%
- Titanium Alloys Microstructure and PropertiesMaterials Science3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Biomedical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Biomaterials | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Biomedical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Biomaterials | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Biomaterials | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Biomedical | Zone 3 |
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
- 4.08LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher)
- 3.62Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.78LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- h-index
- 66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 154OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4,745OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.2OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 32.75%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 332LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,395 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 | 149 | 83 |
| 2025 | 354 | 211 | 1,037 |
| 2024 | 414 | 251 | 3,168 |
| 2023 | 616 | 243 | 7,892 |
| 2022 | 469 | 212 | 7,365 |
| 2021 | 612 | 244 | 12,271 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
97 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 71 days – 145 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (121 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 100 days
- Sample
- 121 articles with submission and acceptance dates (741 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 42%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 38 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 104 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 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 3,690 / EUR 3,450 / GBP 2,950 / JPY 457,670 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,800 | — | — |
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
Article types accepted6
- opinion pieceOpinion Piece: A short article presenting the author's opinion on a particular question. Normally shorter and less comprehensive than a review article, making u…Length not stated
- research paperResearch Paper: A full-length article describing original research. There is no limit on the number of words, figures etc but authors should be as succinct as p…Length not stated
- review articleReview Article: An article which reviews previous work in a given field. Reviews are written by invitation only but the editor would welcome suggestions.Length not stated
- short communicationShort Communication: An article presenting new work in reduced form, which for some reason is not suitable for a full research paper. For example a case study.Length not stated
- technical noteTechnical Note: A short article describing a new experimental technique or analytical approach.Length not stated
- tutorialTutorial: An article of an educational nature, explaining how to use a particular experimental technique or analytical method. Normally written by invitation on…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
Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy 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 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
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2008
- ISSN
- 1751-6161
- Electronic ISSN
- 1878-0180
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
What CAS zone is Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Biomedical / Materials Science, Biomaterials. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.08; CiteScore 8.2, h-index 154.
How long does peer review take at Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials?
Based on the dates recorded on 121 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 97 days (interquartile range 71–145 days); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 42%)”. 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 Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7. 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 Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials based?
Of the 46 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (16), United Kingdom (7) and Australia (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,690.
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: .