Aims and scope
The International Journal of Modern Studies in Mechanical Engineering publishes original research on the design, analysis, manufacture and operation of mechanical systems. It covers solid mechanics, thermal and fluid sciences, energy systems, manufacturing, materials engineering, mechatronics and maintenance engineering through theoretical, computational and experimental studies, and serves researchers and practicing mechanical engineers in academia and industry. The journal provides open access to all articles.
Solid mechanics and machine design
- Strength of materials and solid mechanics
- Machine design and machine elements
- Kinematics and mechanisms
- Fatigue and fracture
- Vibration and acoustics
- Finite element and isogeometric analysis
- Tribology and wear
Thermal and fluid sciences
- Thermodynamics
- Heat transfer
- Fluid mechanics
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Transport phenomena
- Aerodynamics and flight mechanics
Energy systems
- Internal combustion engines
- Refrigeration, heat pumps and air conditioning
- Solar thermal and photovoltaic-thermal systems
- Power plant engineering
- Hydrogen and alternative fuels
- Energy efficiency in buildings and industry
Manufacturing engineering
- Conventional and non-traditional machining
- Welding and joining processes
- Additive manufacturing
- Metal forming and casting
- Computer-aided design and manufacturing
- Process parameter optimization
Materials engineering
- Composites
- Metallurgy and alloys
- Lattice and architected structures
- Materials testing and characterization
- Molecular dynamics and multiscale modeling
- Corrosion and surface engineering
Mechatronics and robotics
- Mechatronics
- Robotics and automation
- Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)
- Vehicle dynamics and suspension systems
- Smart materials and semi-active devices
- Biomechanics and biomechatronics
Industrial and maintenance engineering
- Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Reliability engineering
- Predictive maintenance and digital twins
- Condition monitoring and fault diagnosis
- Ergonomics
- Quality engineering
- Machine learning in mechanical engineering
Now accepting submissions
Manuscripts are welcome throughout the year through the online submission form.
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Open access
Every article is free to read, download and reuse under the CC BY 4.0 licence, so your work can reach any reader without a subscription or paywall.
Article types
- Research articles
- Review articles
- Case studies
- Short communications
Submissions must fall within the aims and scope above.
How to submit
- Prepare your manuscriptPDF or DOCX, following the author guidelines.
- Submit onlineSend it through the online submission form at arcjournals.org.
- Peer review and decisionAfter an editorial check, the manuscript is sent for peer review. You receive the reviewers' comments with the editorial decision by email.
Questions authors ask
Is there a publication fee?
A fee of $350 USD applies only after your manuscript has been accepted. Nothing is charged at submission or during review.
Can the fee be waived?
Yes. Waivers are available for authors from low-income countries. Write to editor@arcjournals.org with your manuscript details.
How does peer review work?
The editorial office first checks that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and guidelines. It is then sent to reviewers in the field, and you receive their comments together with the editorial decision by email.
What format should my manuscript be in?
PDF or DOCX, double-spaced, 12 pt font, with references in APA 7th edition format. Full author guidelines are on the journal website.
Will my article have a DOI and be open access?
Yes. Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI (prefix 10.20431) and published open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
Where will my article be discoverable?
Each accepted article is registered with Crossref under a DOI. Open discovery services build their databases from Crossref records, so the article becomes findable in OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Unpaywall, Dimensions, Scilit, Lens.org, ScienceOpen and OpenAIRE. The journal itself is listed in ROAD, the ISSN directory of open-access resources.