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Q1Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
About Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.766 and H-index of 216.
Coverage: 1952-2026. Research categories: Condensed Matter Physics (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Mechanics of Materials (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Composite Material Mechanics; Numerical methods in engineering; Microstructure and mechanical properties; Elasticity and Material Modeling; High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior; Metal Forming Simulation Techniques.
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4,220.00 USD; 3,950.00 EUR; 3,380.00 GBP; 523,410.00 JPY
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