Issue 76

Fracture and Structural Integrity 76 (2026); International Journal of the Italian Group of Fracture

Fracture and Structural Integrity news

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ear friends, the positive consequences of the integration of Fracture and Structural Integrity as a “Verified Journal” on ResearchGate are more and more evident. In the last issue (January 2026) we announced a climb of the CiteScoreTracker 2025 from 3.4 (matching the 2024 value) to 3.6 … now, after less than 3 months we are able to announce the 3.8 value!! Connect with us on ResearchGate! Following our profile ensures you never miss an update while helping the journal broaden its reach and impact! And now something completely different … AI in manuscript preparation … is it permitted or is it prohibited? In our journal we use iThenticate to check both the plagiarism/self-plagiarism and AI contribution to the preparation of the paper… but it is undeniable that an “ethical” use of the AI can assist the authors, particularly non-native English speakers! Well, Fracture and Structural Integrity recognizes the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance research. In alignment with the TITAN2025 Guidelines, this policy ensures transparency, human oversight, and technical robustness. The Editors will evaluate each case to prevent misuse and ensure that AI application does not compromise the scientific record. Authors utilizing AI in the preparation of their manuscript are now required to submit the AI declaration form (available on the journal website), accepting some boundaries in the AI using and providing a detailed description of the applied procedures. Now… some details about the next IGF event: IGF29 - 29th International Conference on Fracture and Structural Integrity, to be held in Vicenza, Italy, and online (February 15-17, 2027). Whether you are a seasoned professor, an industry expert, a young researcher or a Ph.D. student just starting out, this conference is the perfect place to share your

work on fracture, fatigue and structural health in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere. Visit https://www.igf-conference.eu/ for important dates and abstract submission details!

Francesco Iacoviello Fracture and Structural Integrity Editor in Chief

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