About the Journal
About Scripta Mechanica
Scripta Mechanica (SCRMEC) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that advances knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering and related disciplines. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Focus and Scope
Scripta Mechanica welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Mechanical design and analysis
- Stress analysis and structural mechanics
- Numerical simulation and computational mechanics
- Experimental mechanics and validation studies
- Materials behavior and characterization
- Advanced manufacturing technologies
- Interdisciplinary applications in robotics, biomechanics, and nanotechnology
The journal encourages studies that bridge experimental and computational methodologies and address global challenges such as sustainability, energy efficiency, and innovative engineering solutions.
Open Access Policy
All articles published in Scripta Mechanica are fully open access and immediately available for free to readers worldwide under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This ensures maximum visibility and impact for authors' work while supporting the principles of open knowledge sharing. There are no article processing charges (APCs) for authors.
Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright of their articles published in Scripta Mechanica and grant the journal the right of first publication under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This allows others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution to the authors and original source.
Publisher and Sponsorship
Scripta Mechanica is published by the Italian Scientific Society of Mechanical and Machine Design (AIAS-ETS) and hosted on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. The journal is financially sustained through institutional support from AIAS-ETS, ensuring completely free publication for authors worldwide.
History of the Journal
Founded in 2025, Scripta Mechanica was established to address the growing need for a high-quality, open-access publication venue in mechanical engineering. With a mission to foster innovation and interdisciplinary research, the journal aims to become a leading platform for advancing mechanical engineering knowledge globally.
Privacy Statement
The names, email addresses, and other personal information entered into Scripta Mechanica's submission and editorial system are used exclusively for the purposes of this journal and its publishing activities. Personal information will not be shared with third parties or used for any other purpose without explicit consent from the individuals concerned.
Digital Preservation
Scripta Mechanica is committed to long-term digital preservation of all published content. The journal works with institutional repositories and preservation networks to ensure that published articles remain permanently accessible to the global research community.
Indexing and Recognition
Scripta Mechanica is committed to achieving broad visibility and has submitted applications for inclusion in leading indexing services, including:
- Scopus
- Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
- CrossRef (DOI assignment - active)
- Google Scholar (automatic indexing)
The journal continues to pursue inclusion in additional discipline-specific databases to enhance discoverability and impact for its research community.
Editorial Standards
Scripta Mechanica maintains the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by international experts in the relevant fields, ensuring the quality and integrity of published research.
