OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Mechanism and Machine Theory is 40. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	140
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	126
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	104
Design method of a T-shaped passive compliant mechanism using assembly force prediction	86
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	79
Kinematics and kinetics of a knee assistance exoskeleton for sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit motions with energy storage and regeneration: A bond graph approach	79
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna	72
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	66
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	65
Optimal design strategy for gear pairs integrating macro and micro geometry optimization	61
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	61
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	59
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	58
On the Jacobian matrix of	57
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	56
Obtaining selectable optimal configurations in compliant mechanisms through mapping of load characteristics with higher-order Bézier curves	55
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses	54
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	52
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	51
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	48
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	48
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	48
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	48
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	48
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	47

A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	46
Dynamic modelling, parameter identification and multi-performance integrated trajectory planning methodology for a new high-speed parallel mechanism	46
The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages	46
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	45
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	45
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	44
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	44
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	43
Editorial Board	42
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot	41
Research on the meshing characteristics of asymmetric gears considering the tooth profile deviation	41
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2022	40
Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems	40
An efficient approach of centroid alignment for spaceflight vehicles considering parameter uncertainties	40
Slenderness tuning to adjust and regulate constant force mechanisms (STAR-CFM)	40