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Best Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Journals

The ranking of scientific journals presented on this page offers a comprehensive assessment of journals in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Developed by Research.com, a leading authority in science research and analytics across all major scientific disciplines since 2014, this ranking is based on a rigorous and unique bibliometric framework. Research.com has long been recognized for providing trusted and reliable data on scientific contributions and journal impact, particularly in specialized areas such as Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

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1 Rank Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing Best Scientists 856 2020 D-Index 95
2 Rank Energy

Energy

0360-5442
Best Scientists 3011 6414 D-Index 125
3 Rank Energy Conversion and Management Best Scientists 1701 2820 D-Index 115
4 Rank Applied Thermal Engineering

Applied Thermal Engineering

1359-4311, Semi-monthly
Best Scientists 1591 3374 D-Index 90
5 Rank International Journal of Mechanical Sciences Best Scientists 838 1398 D-Index 75
6 Rank Composite Structures Best Scientists 1039 2316 D-Index 74
7 Rank International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Best Scientists 1274 2601 D-Index 75
8 Rank International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer Best Scientists 642 1299 D-Index 75
9 Rank Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering Best Scientists 740 1744 D-Index 80
10 Rank Composites Part B: Engineering Best Scientists 1509 1995 D-Index 122
11 Rank Thin-Walled Structures Best Scientists 686 1600 D-Index 67
12 Rank Additive Manufacturing Best Scientists 1015 1600 D-Index 94
13 Rank IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics Best Scientists 1348 3706 D-Index 101
14 Rank Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Best Scientists 652 1585 D-Index 72
15 Rank Tribology International Best Scientists 691 1547 D-Index 60
16 Rank Physics of Fluids

Physics of Fluids

1070-6631
Best Scientists 1329 3421 D-Index 59
17 Rank Journal of Manufacturing Processes Best Scientists 760 1365 D-Index 64
18 Rank Journal of Fluid Mechanics Best Scientists 780 2424 D-Index 56
19 Rank Journal of Sound and Vibration

Journal of Sound and Vibration

0022-460X, Annual
Best Scientists 484 930 D-Index 54
20 Rank International Journal of Plasticity Best Scientists 409 626 D-Index 64
21 Rank International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Best Scientists 1056 2217 D-Index 56
22 Rank Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids Best Scientists 488 886 D-Index 52
23 Rank International Journal of Fatigue Best Scientists 496 1022 D-Index 59
24 Rank Nonlinear Dynamics

Nonlinear Dynamics

0924-090X
Best Scientists 776 1616 D-Index 74
25 Rank IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters Best Scientists 1146 3062 D-Index 87
26 Rank Combustion and Flame Best Scientists 446 1452 D-Index 62
27 Rank IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems Best Scientists 1664 3013 D-Index 112
28 Rank Aerospace Science and Technology Best Scientists 508 913 D-Index 53
29 Rank IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics Best Scientists 613 1129 D-Index 57
30 Rank Engineering Fracture Mechanics Best Scientists 603 1031 D-Index 54
31 Rank Journal of Materials Processing Technology Best Scientists 511 759 D-Index 56
32 Rank Energies

Energies

1996-1073
Best Scientists 4315 8424 D-Index 91
33 Rank Engineering with Computers

Engineering with Computers

0177-0667, Quarterly
Best Scientists 318 600 D-Index 70
34 Rank IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology Best Scientists 1598 4387 D-Index 100
35 Rank International Journal of Thermal Sciences Best Scientists 557 815 D-Index 46
36 Rank IEEE Transactions on Robotics

IEEE Transactions on Robotics

1552-3098, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 448 627 D-Index 65
37 Rank Applied Mathematical Modelling Best Scientists 596 801 D-Index 52
38 Rank Thermal Science and Engineering Progress Best Scientists 479 688 D-Index 48
39 Rank Mechanism and Machine Theory Best Scientists 265 540 D-Index 42
40 Rank International Journal of Solids and Structures Best Scientists 531 789 D-Index 43
41 Rank Computational Mechanics Best Scientists 237 417 D-Index 38
42 Rank International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow Best Scientists 172 381 D-Index 41
43 Rank Automatica

Automatica

0005-1098, Monthly
Best Scientists 697 1683 D-Index 77
44 Rank Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures Best Scientists 338 601 D-Index 41
45 Rank Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing Best Scientists 833 1292 D-Index 74
46 Rank Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics Best Scientists 298 568 D-Index 46
47 Rank IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control Best Scientists 792 2324 D-Index 85
48 Rank Wear

Wear

0043-1648
Best Scientists 427 723 D-Index 44
49 Rank Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics Best Scientists 194 528 D-Index 42
50 Rank International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture Best Scientists 109 148 D-Index 48
51 Rank IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles Best Scientists 471 882 D-Index 52
52 Rank Chinese Journal of Aeronautics Best Scientists 339 439 D-Index 47
53 Rank International Journal of Impact Engineering Best Scientists 265 375 D-Index 41
54 Rank International Journal of Engineering Science Best Scientists 135 231 D-Index 41
55 Rank Extreme Mechanics Letters Best Scientists 379 471 D-Index 41
56 Rank Engineering Failure Analysis Best Scientists 594 892 D-Index 44
57 Rank Proceedings of the Combustion Institute Best Scientists 337 1072 D-Index 41
58 Rank Friction

Friction

2223-7690, Quarterly
Best Scientists 250 372 D-Index 40
59 Rank Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Best Scientists 199 361 D-Index 60
60 Rank Smart Materials and Structures Best Scientists 564 856 D-Index 41
61 Rank Structural Health Monitoring Best Scientists 256 396 D-Index 47
62 Rank ISA Transactions

ISA Transactions

0019-0578
Best Scientists 534 769 D-Index 53
63 Rank AIAA Journal

AIAA Journal

0001-1452
Best Scientists 362 827 D-Index 34
64 Rank Physical Review Fluids Best Scientists 556 1071 D-Index 34
65 Rank Mechanics of Materials Best Scientists 416 491 D-Index 35
66 Rank Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials Best Scientists 667 968 D-Index 43
67 Rank IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology Best Scientists 543 712 D-Index 51
68 Rank Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization Best Scientists 258 506 D-Index 40
69 Rank Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines Best Scientists 154 269 D-Index 33
70 Rank Journal of Manufacturing Systems Best Scientists 265 452 D-Index 67
71 Rank European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids Best Scientists 315 419 D-Index 32
72 Rank Micromachines

Micromachines

2072-666X
Best Scientists 1581 2116 D-Index 56
73 Rank International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics Best Scientists 206 330 D-Index 29
74 Rank Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (English Edition) Best Scientists 146 237 D-Index 33
75 Rank Soft Robotics

Soft Robotics

2169-5172, Quarterly
Best Scientists 194 212 D-Index 44
76 Rank Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures Best Scientists 207 411 D-Index 34
77 Rank International Journal of Multiphase Flow Best Scientists 322 470 D-Index 33
78 Rank International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering Best Scientists 327 493 D-Index 33
79 Rank Computers and Structures

Computers and Structures

0045-7949, Monthly
Best Scientists 223 276 D-Index 32
80 Rank International Journal of Refrigeration Best Scientists 296 577 D-Index 38
81 Rank Acta Astronautica

Acta Astronautica

0094-5765
Best Scientists 391 595 D-Index 36
82 Rank Progress in Energy and Combustion Science Best Scientists 229 129 D-Index 74
83 Rank Heat Transfer Research Best Scientists 214 469 D-Index 36
84 Rank Journal of Fluids and Structures Best Scientists 166 257 D-Index 30
85 Rank Vehicle System Dynamics

Vehicle System Dynamics

0042-3114, Monthly
Best Scientists 136 290 D-Index 29
86 Rank Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition) Best Scientists 187 223 D-Index 30
87 Rank CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology Best Scientists 164 265 D-Index 30
88 Rank IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering Best Scientists 717 1284 D-Index 58
89 Rank Precision Engineering

Precision Engineering

0141-6359, Quarterly
Best Scientists 146 257 D-Index 30
90 Rank Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials Best Scientists 113 160 D-Index 30
91 Rank Acta Mechanica

Acta Mechanica

0001-5970
Best Scientists 254 376 D-Index 30
93 Rank Structures

Structures

2352-0124
Best Scientists 649 1378 D-Index 47
94 Rank Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics

Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics

0066-4189, Tri-annual
Best Scientists 90 77 D-Index 38
96 Rank Drying Technology

Drying Technology

0737-3937
Best Scientists 157 326 D-Index 31
97 Rank Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering Best Scientists 298 369 D-Index 25
98 Rank Applied Acoustics

Applied Acoustics

0003-682X, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 355 531 D-Index 38
99 Rank Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation Best Scientists 425 700 D-Index 44
100 Rank Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics Best Scientists 133 305 D-Index 24

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