OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Mechanical Design is 22. 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
A Customer Journey Mapping Approach With Mobile Application	80
Improved Augmented Lagrangian Relaxation-Assisted Analytical Target Cascading for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization	70
Simultaneous Calibration of an Arbitrary Number of Multiresponse Computer Models	40
Evolution Design Methodology of the Metamorphic Mechanisms Inspired by Gene Deduction	38
Conformal Modeling and Design of Thin-Walled Curved Lattice Structures With Multiple Gradient Parameters	36
A Scalable Digital Twin Framework Based on a Novel Adaptive Ensemble Surrogate Model	35
A Hybrid Data-Driven Performance Prediction and Decision-Making Approach for Production Layout Selection Under Uncertainty	34
A Review of Geometric Modeling Design and Deployment Mechanism of Flasher-Based Origami	33
Investigation on Meshing Stiffness, Load Distribution, and Dynamic Characteristics of a Three-Dimensional Compliance Gear-Hollow Shaft-Bearing System	32
Inspirational Stimuli to Support Creative Ideation for the Design of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Products	31
Mean Squared Error May Lead You Astray When Optimizing Your Inverse Design Methods	31
Design-as-a-Service Framework for Enabling Innovations in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises	29
Multi-Dimensional Performance Evolution and Evaluation From Traditional Stewart to 3–3 Orthogonal Parallel Mechanisms	29
A Sequential Sampling Approach for Multi-Fidelity Surrogate Modeling-Based Robust Design Optimization	27
To Quantize or Not to Quantize: Effects on Generative Models for Topology Optimization Problems	26
Repurposing as a Decommissioning Strategy for Complex Systems: A Systematic Review	26
What Is the Relationship Between Psychological Safety and Team Productivity and Effectiveness During Concept Development? An Exploration in Engineering Design Education	25
Toward Understanding Sources and Influences of Design Fixation: A Focus on Example Stimuli and Background of Novice Designers	25
The Effect of Potential Analogies and Negative Issues on Creative Designs	24
A Decoupling Algorithm for Efficient Estimation of Failure Probability Function Based on Statistical Moment Functions	24
Topology Design of Compliant Mechanism Design With Multiple Component Modeling Connected by Various Joints	23
Design, Build, and Analysis of Small-Scale Wave Energy Converter Prototypes	22
Design Considerations for the Dimensional Synthesis of Cylindrical Developable Mechanisms	22
Syncing Optimization of Dimensionality Reduction and Inversion Via Coupled Autoencoder	22