ETHICS AND DISCLOSURES

Mechanics of Solids is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity in the content published.

Mechanics of Solids has a Conflict of Interest policy in place and complies with international, national and/or institutional standards on research involving Human Participants and/or Animals and Informed Consent.

Mechanics of Solids is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and subscribes to its principles on how to deal with acts of misconduct thereby committing to investigate allegations of misconduct in order to ensure the integrity of research.

Mechanics of Solids may use plagiarism detection software to screen the submissions. If plagiarism is identified, the COPE guidelines on plagiarism will be followed.

Content published in the Mechanics of Solids is peer reviewed.