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Ultrasonics

Ultrasonics is an internationally established journal covering the full spectrum of ultrasound research, technology, and applications. It publishes original research papers, review articles, short communications, and special issues spanning physics of ultrasound, biomedical ultrasound, nondestructive testing and material characterization, industrial and high-power ultrasonics, nonlinear ultrasonics, devices and transducers, and underwater acoustics.

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Subject Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Impact Factor 4.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0041-624X
eISSN 1874-9968
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC) USD 3980 excl. taxes for all articles when published open access.

Submission Instructions

Ultrasonics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full Length Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights must be provided at submission, 1 to 7 keywords must be provided, and an AI tools declaration must be included upon submission.
References References must be numbered in square brackets in the text and every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. Figures and tables must be editable, and no specific feature within an image may be enhanced, obscured, moved, removed or introduced.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights must be provided at submission, and 1 to 7 keywords and an AI use declaration must be included.
References References must be cited in the text by numbers in square brackets and every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be supplied as separate editable files rather than embedded as images in the manuscript. Tables must be editable text, and no specific feature within an image may be enhanced, obscured, moved, removed, or introduced.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Short Communications should not exceed 10 double line spaced manuscript pages including figures and tables. The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Article highlights, 1 to 7 keywords, and a separate acknowledgements section are required, and generative AI use must be declared.
References References must be cited with numbers in square brackets. References may be in any consistent style at submission, and every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams, artwork, tables, and other supplementary visual materials must be supplied as separate editable files rather than embedded images. Figures and tables must be editable, and no specific feature within an image may be enhanced, obscured, moved, removed, or introduced.
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Recent Publications

Acoustic measurement methods and spatiotemporal distribution patterns of microbubble spectra in water under artificial aeration conditions

Junliang Liu, Xianghong Huang, Jinhui He

10.1016/j.ultras.2026.108174
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Modeling and simulation of enhanced pipe detection performance via zero group velocity combined harmonics generated by counter-directional guided waves mixing

Xiewen Liu, Wujun Zhu, Yanxun Xiang, Fu-Zhen Xuan

10.1016/j.ultras.2026.108161
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A hybrid analytical and numerical approach for backscattering of leaky Rayleigh waves from inclusions at an inviscid fluid/solid boundary

Shan Li, Yiheng Zhang, Yalong Sun, Yongfeng Song, Jiangyi Chen

10.1016/j.ultras.2026.108163
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Morphology engineering of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes for enhanced photoacoustic emission

Er-Tao Hu, Weiye He, Yongpeng Li, Hongzhi Zhao, Peng Lv, Qing-Yuan Cai, Yiyu Feng, Kehan Yu

10.1016/j.ultras.2026.108186
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Boundary echo control of S0-mode lamb waves using gradient phononic crystals

Haoming Hu, Hongyu Cui, Xiaokai Yin, Huanqiu Xu, Tiange Yang

10.1016/j.ultras.2026.108187
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days. Short communications receive priority in refereeing and production.

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Is a cover letter required?

A formal appeal must be submitted in writing by the corresponding author with the word “Appeal” and the manuscript reference number in the subject line. A cover letter is not mentioned.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication costs USD 3980 excluding taxes for all articles; subscription publishing has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies Non-Destructive Testing Techniques Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging Flow Measurement and Analysis Geophysical Methods and Applications Ultrasound and Cavitation Phenomena Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research Structural Health Monitoring Techniques Underwater Acoustics Research Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies Seismic Waves and Analysis Optical and Acousto-Optic Technologies Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies Engineering Applied Research Material Properties and Applications Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors Legal and Regulatory Analysis Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies Military Technology and Strategies Human auditory perception and evaluation Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses

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