Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering - Impact Factor

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering - Informa Healthcare | 2024 Impact Factor:1.6 | Cite Score:3.8 | Q2

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Journal

Impact Factor and Journal Rank of Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering

About: Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering publishes peer-reviewed articles that cover the development and application of computational methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. The journal aims to advance research and practice by integrating computational modeling, simulation, and analysis techniques with biomedical sciences and engineering.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the journal are:
Advancing Computational Biomechanics: To publish research that advances the field of computational biomechanics, including the modeling and simulation of biological systems.
Biomedical Engineering Applications: To showcase applications of computational methods in biomedical engineering, such as medical device design and development.
Integration of Modeling and Experimentation: To promote the integration of computational modeling with experimental methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering.
Interdisciplinary Research: To encourage collaboration between biomechanics experts, biomedical engineers, computer scientists, and clinicians.
Impact on Healthcare: To highlight the impact of computational methods on improving healthcare outcomes through better understanding and treatment of biomechanical and biomedical issues.
Key Topics Covered
Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Application of FEA techniques in biomechanics and biomedical engineering.
Multiscale Modeling: Modeling biological systems across multiple scales, from molecular to organ level.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Simulation of fluid flow in biological systems and medical devices.
Biomechanical Modeling: Modeling and simulation of musculoskeletal systems, tissues, and organs.
Medical Imaging: Computational techniques for analyzing and processing medical imaging data.
Biomedical Device Design: Computational methods for designing and optimizing medical devices.
Soft Tissue Mechanics: Modeling and simulation of mechanical behavior in soft tissues.
Patient-Specific Modeling: Development of personalized computational models based on patient-specific data.
Validation and Verification: Methods for validating and verifying computational models against experimental data.
Clinical Applications: Use of computational methods in clinical decision support and treatment planning.
Impact and Significance
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering contributes significantly to:
Advancing Research: By publishing innovative research that enhances our understanding of biomechanics and biomedical engineering through computational methods.
Clinical Practice: By improving clinical practice through the development and application of computational models in healthcare.
Technology Development: By fostering the development of new technologies and medical devices through computational simulation and analysis.
Education and Training: By serving as a valuable resource for educating researchers, engineers, and clinicians in computational biomechanics and biomedical engineering.
Collaboration and Innovation: By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in the field of computational biomechanics.

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Editor-in-Chief: JoÃ£o Manuel R. S. Tavares

Scope: Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering is a scholarly journal focusing on the application of computational methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. It aims to facilitate the exchange of research findings and advancements in computational techniques applied to the fields of biomechanics and biomedical engineering. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering publishes research articles covering a wide range of topics, including:
Biomechanical Modeling: Computational models and simulations of human and animal biomechanical systems, including musculoskeletal mechanics, tissue mechanics, and fluid-structure interactions.
Biomedical Imaging: Computational techniques and algorithms for medical imaging analysis, image reconstruction, segmentation, and visualization.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Applications of FEA in biomechanics and biomedical engineering for stress analysis, deformation, and mechanical behavior of biological structures.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): CFD methods applied to biomedical applications, including blood flow simulation, respiratory mechanics, and cardiovascular dynamics.
Biomedical Signal Processing: Computational methods for analyzing and processing biomedical signals such as EEG, ECG, EMG, and other physiological data.
Orthopedic Biomechanics: Computational approaches to orthopedic biomechanics, including joint mechanics, implant design, and biomechanical assessments.
Biomechanics of Injury and Rehabilitation: Computational studies on injury mechanisms, rehabilitation techniques, and assistive devices.
Biomechanics in Sports: Computational analyses related to sports biomechanics, performance optimization, and injury prevention.