ACM Computing Surveys Journal Citation Rate 2026
0360-0300
eISSN 1557-7341
Association for Computing Machinery
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review
About ACM Computing Surveys
ACM Computing Surveys (ACS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Database Systems and Queries and Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, published by Association for Computing Machinery in US, catalogued under ISSN 0360-0300 (e-ISSN 1557-7341). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 15.19 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 3,797 works and 500,466 citations, with an h-index of 328.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 27 days.
ACM Computing Surveys Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACM Computing Surveys has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 15.19, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Database Systems and Queries research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
ACM Computing Surveys operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 27 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACM Computing Surveys should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare ACM Computing Surveys against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACM Computing Surveys
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 27 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Database Systems and Queries, Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, Distributed systems and fault tolerance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How ACM Computing Surveys Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0360-0300 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1557-7341 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~27 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACM Computing Surveys is published by Association for Computing Machinery and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACM Computing Surveys is classified under Advanced Database Systems and Queries, Advanced Malware Detection Techniques, Distributed systems and fault tolerance and IoT and Edge/Fog Computing.
For prospective authors, ACM Computing Surveys returns a first decision in about 27 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 15.187.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.187 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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