Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures (MACS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal (print and online) within mechanics aspects of advanced materials and composite structures and is now published twice a year, which was founded in 2014 by Semnan University Press. The journal will publish the latest and most innovative research results dealing with analytical methods and numerical simulations, experimental investigations, and research and development studies relevant to the knowledge and application of new and advanced materials and composites in engineering structures, including basic individual structural components such as beams, plates, and shells.

The journal welcomes contributions in relation to the new computational approaches and novel applications to gain an understanding of mechanical properties, thermal behavior, vibration and dynamic characteristics, damage evolution (detection and modeling), and failure mechanisms.

Major areas covered by this journal include various polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix composites; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; self-healing materials; actuator/sensor (smart) materials and structures; active and passive control of composite structures; functionally graded materials; biomaterials and biocomposites; polymeric based adhesives; measuring and testing techniques for composite materials; processing and manufacturing of composites and nanocomposites; and mathematical models at different scales: nano, micro, meso, and macro.

The Editorial Board accepts for publication only manuscripts in English submitted via the electronic system available on the journal website. All articles accepted for publication will be available online followed by printed in hard copy.

 MACS has achieved to Q2 level journal ranking in the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR):

New Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy

In accordance with the publishing policy of Semnan University Press, an Article Processing Charge (APC) applies to all manuscripts accepted for publication in the Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures (MACS). For manuscripts submitted on or after August 15, 2026, the APC is 400 USD for non-Iranian corresponding authors and 20,000,000 IRR for Iranian corresponding authors. Please note that this fee applies only to manuscripts that successfully pass the peer-review process and are accepted for publication; there are no fees associated with initial submission or the review process.

The APC supports the various stages of the publishing workflow, including editorial handling, peer review, copyediting, typesetting, online hosting, and long-term digital archiving. These charges enable the journal to maintain high scholarly standards and ensure the broad dissemination and accessibility of published research to the international scientific community. Partial or full APC waivers may be granted upon request by the corresponding author and are subject to the approval of the Editorial Board. To apply for a waiver, please direct your request to: macs@semnan.ac.ir.