Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures

metrics 2024

Driving Excellence in Open-Access Engineering Research

Introduction

Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures is a premier, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing the field of solid mechanics and structural engineering. Established in 2003 and published by LATIN AMER J SOLIDS STRUCTURES, this journal provides a vital platform for innovative research and scholarly discourse, with a particular focus on applications within aerospace, automotive, civil, and mechanical engineering as well as ocean and materials science. Recognized for its rigorous peer-review process, it has proudly earned a Q2 ranking in Automotive Engineering and maintains a presence in several Q3 categories, highlighting its impact and relevance in a wide array of engineering disciplines. With a commitment to accessibility and knowledge dissemination, the journal encourages contributions from researchers, professionals, and students alike, fostering collaboration and advancement in the rapidly evolving field of structural engineering and materials science. Located in São Paulo, Brazil, it serves as a bridge between Latin American scholars and the global research community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.33
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index42
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.17
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life6.90
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI0.29
Total Documents1328
WOS Total Citations1514
SCIMAGO Total Citations4664
SCIMAGO SELF Citations511
Scopus Journal Rank0.33
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.44
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.45
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.54

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Automotive Engineering in Engineering
Rank #56/125
Percentile 55.20
Quartile Q2
Aerospace Engineering in Engineering
Rank #76/153
Percentile 50.33
Quartile Q2
Ocean Engineering in Engineering
Rank #53/105
Percentile 49.52
Quartile Q3
Mechanical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #346/672
Percentile 48.51
Quartile Q3
Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering
Rank #213/379
Percentile 43.80
Quartile Q3
Mechanics of Materials in Engineering
Rank #231/398
Percentile 41.96
Quartile Q3
General Materials Science in Materials Science
Rank #288/463
Percentile 37.80
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 120/181
Percentile 34.00
Quartile Q3
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
Rank 123/180
Percentile 31.90
Quartile Q3
MECHANICS
Rank 123/170
Percentile 27.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 132/181
Percentile 27.07
Quartile Q3
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
Rank 139/180
Percentile 22.78
Quartile Q4
MECHANICS
Rank 137/170
Percentile 19.41
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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