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Executive editor: Amin Barari

eISSN: 2191-916X

The interactive open-access journal Mechanical Sciences (MS) is an international forum for the dissemination of original contributions in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics. Its main ambition is to provide a platform for young researchers to build up a portfolio of high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles.

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04 Aug 2026 Transition of MS to an interactive journal and introduction of per-paper APCs

From September 2026 on, Mechanical Sciences (MS) will change to an interactive open-access journal applying the public peer-review and interactive public discussion concept. In addition, the journal introduces a new scheme for article processing charges (APCs) with a fixed rate per published article. Please read more.

04 Aug 2026 Transition of MS to an interactive journal and introduction of per-paper APCs

From September 2026 on, Mechanical Sciences (MS) will change to an interactive open-access journal applying the public peer-review and interactive public discussion concept. In addition, the journal introduces a new scheme for article processing charges (APCs) with a fixed rate per published article. Please read more.

30 Jun 2026 The Norwegian University of Science and Technology partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

Copernicus Publications has signed a new institutional agreement with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Please read more.

30 Jun 2026 The Norwegian University of Science and Technology partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

Copernicus Publications has signed a new institutional agreement with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Please read more.

13 Feb 2026 University of Western Ontario partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

Copernicus Publications has signed a new agreement with Western Libraries at the University of Western Ontario, providing a 50% APC reduction for eligible corresponding authors submitting from 1 January 2026. Please read more.

13 Feb 2026 University of Western Ontario partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

Copernicus Publications has signed a new agreement with Western Libraries at the University of Western Ontario, providing a 50% APC reduction for eligible corresponding authors submitting from 1 January 2026. Please read more.

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Recent articles

22 Sep 2026

Analysis of the influence of magnetic field on polishing results in reciprocating magnetorheological polishing

Rensheng Wang, Dongming Liang, Xiangna Kong, and Qi Wang

Mech. Sci., 17, 873–881, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-873-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-873-2026, 2026

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22 Sep 2026

A Lightweight BEV Perception Optimization Framework for Real-Time 3D Object Detection in Occluded Scenes

Yi Zhang, Anhua Zhou, and Jun Li

Mech. Sci. Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-2026-168,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-2026-168, 2026

Preprint under review for MS (discussion: open, 0 comments)

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18 Sep 2026

Shaft-flexibility-induced hydrodynamic support redistribution and modal response in a multi-support bearing-rotor system

Yulin Zhang, Bing Li, Wubin Xu, Hanyu Guo, and Yanpeng Yuan

Mech. Sci., 17, 857–871, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-857-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-857-2026, 2026

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17 Sep 2026

Experimental identification and robust optimization of spindle–bearing systems with reliability constraints

Huimin Wu and Jianwei Ma

Mech. Sci., 17, 839–855, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-839-2026,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-839-2026, 2026

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07 Sep 2026

A visual grasping method for collaborative robots in unstructured scenes based on object detection and grasp pose estimation

Junxiao Liu, Jun Qian, Yunkai Tan, and Rong Zhou

Mech. Sci. Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-2026-165,https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-2026-165, 2026

Preprint under review for MS (discussion: open, 1 comment)

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Notice on APC invoices

In accordance with current European restrictions, Copernicus Publications does not step into business relations with and issue APC invoices (articles processing charges) to Russian and Belarusian institutions. The peer-review process and scientific exchange of our journals including preprint posting is not affected. However, these restrictions require that the first contact (contractual partner of Copernicus) has an affiliation and invoice address outside Russia or Belarus.