JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION

Scope & Guideline

Exploring the dynamics of acoustics and engineering.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0022-460x
PublisherACADEMIC PRESS LTD- ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1964 to 2025
AbbreviationJ SOUND VIB / J. Sound Vibr.
Frequency26 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
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Address24-28 OVAL RD, LONDON NW1 7DX, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION focuses on the study of sound, vibrations, and their interactions with materials and structures. It encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary topics that contribute to the fundamental understanding and technological applications of acoustic and vibrational phenomena.
  1. Acoustic Metamaterials and Structures:
    Research on the design, modeling, and application of metamaterials that manipulate sound waves, including studies on acoustic black holes and waveguides.
  2. Vibration Control Techniques:
    Development and analysis of innovative methods for controlling vibrations in mechanical systems, including the use of passive, semi-active, and active damping strategies.
  3. Structural Health Monitoring:
    Utilization of vibration-based techniques for the identification and assessment of structural integrity, including damage detection and monitoring in civil and mechanical structures.
  4. Nonlinear Dynamics and Resonance Phenomena:
    Investigation of nonlinear effects in dynamic systems, including bifurcations, chaos, and resonance phenomena, particularly in rotating machinery and structural systems.
  5. Thermoacoustic and Aeroacoustic Effects:
    Exploration of sound generation and propagation in fluid flows, including studies on combustion noise, jet noise, and the interaction of sound with thermal effects.
  6. Computational Methods in Vibration and Acoustics:
    Advancements in numerical methods for analyzing complex vibro-acoustic systems, including finite element methods, boundary element methods, and hybrid approaches.
The JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION is currently experiencing growth in several innovative research areas. These emerging themes reflect the evolving landscape of sound and vibration research and highlight the journal's commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in the field.
  1. Machine Learning and Data-Driven Approaches:
    An increasing number of studies leverage machine learning techniques for sound and vibration analysis, including predictive modeling, fault diagnosis, and structural health monitoring.
  2. Active Vibration Control Systems:
    Research on active control systems, including piezoelectric and electromagnetic devices, is trending as industries seek to enhance performance and reduce noise in mechanical systems.
  3. Acoustic Metamaterials and Wave Manipulation:
    There is a growing interest in the design and application of acoustic metamaterials for sound manipulation, including noise reduction and vibration isolation technologies.
  4. Hybrid Energy Harvesting Systems:
    Innovations in hybrid systems that combine energy harvesting with vibration control are emerging, particularly in applications related to renewable energy and autonomous systems.
  5. Nonlinear and Time-Varying Dynamics:
    Research focusing on the nonlinear dynamics of systems, including time-varying and stochastic phenomena, is gaining traction, reflecting the need for more comprehensive modeling approaches.

Declining or Waning

While the JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION continues to explore a wide range of topics, certain areas of research have shown a decline in focus over recent years. This may reflect shifts in industry needs, technological advancements, or emerging research priorities.
  1. Traditional Linear Vibration Analysis:
    Research focused solely on linear vibration analysis of simple systems is becoming less prominent, as more studies incorporate nonlinear dynamics and complex interactions.
  2. Basic Acoustic Measurements:
    Studies that primarily report basic acoustic measurements without significant analytical or computational advancements are declining, as the field moves towards more application-driven research.
  3. Static Structural Analysis:
    Research centered exclusively on static structural analysis without consideration of dynamic interactions or environmental influences is waning, with a shift towards more dynamic and time-dependent studies.
  4. Conventional Damping Techniques:
    The focus on conventional damping techniques is diminishing as newer, more advanced methods and materials for vibration control are being developed and implemented.

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