OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Mechanism and Machine Theory is 43. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	125
Improving gearshift controllers for electric vehicles with reinforcement learning	120
Optimization design of a compliant linear guide for high-precision feed drive mechanisms	120
Analysis and control of engine starting process based on a novel single-motor power-reflux hybrid electric vehicle	117
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	102
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	89
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	86
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	80
On the Jacobian matrix of 3	78
Editorial Board	73
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	71
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	70
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	66
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	65
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	64
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	63
Analysis of the positioning process of objects on an oblique plane with barriers	58
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	58
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	56
Editorial Board	56
The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages	54
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	53
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna	52
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	51
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	50

Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	49
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	49
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	48
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses	48
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	47
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	46
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	46
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	46
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	46
Editorial Board	45
Optimal design strategy for gear pairs integrating macro and micro geometry optimization	45
Simultaneous geometric and thermal error control of gear profile grinder based on analytical correlation between tooth surface error and position error of grinding wheel/workpiece	45
Generalized model of mechanical motion rectifiers	45
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	45
Detecting the 3D spatial varying crack evolution-induced vibration of gearbox through a system level rigid-flexible coupling model	44
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2022	44
Eliminating isomorphism identification method for synthesizing nonfractionated kinematic chains based on graph similarity	44
An efficient approach of centroid alignment for spaceflight vehicles considering parameter uncertainties	44
Editorial Board	43
Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems	43