ACM SIGACT News Journal Citation Rate 2026
0163-5700
eISSN 1943-5827
Association for Computing Machinery
US
Q4 Quartile Fast Review
About ACM SIGACT News
ACM SIGACT News (ASN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Algorithms and Data Compression and Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs, published by Association for Computing Machinery in US, catalogued under ISSN 0163-5700 (e-ISSN 1943-5827). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.11 (Q4 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 2,086 works and 28,025 citations, with an h-index of 72.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 23 days.
ACM SIGACT News Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACM SIGACT News has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.11, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Algorithms and Data Compression 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 SIGACT News operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 23 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACM SIGACT News 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 SIGACT News against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACM SIGACT News
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 23 days.
- This journal covers Algorithms and Data Compression, Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs, Computability, Logic, AI Algorithms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How ACM SIGACT News Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0163-5700 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1943-5827 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~23 days to first decision |
| h-index | 72 |
| Total Works | 2,086 |
| Total Citations | 28,087 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.18 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACM SIGACT News is published by Association for Computing Machinery and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACM SIGACT News is classified under Algorithms and Data Compression, Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs, Computability, Logic, AI Algorithms and Distributed systems and fault tolerance.
ACM SIGACT News is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, ACM SIGACT News returns a first decision in about 23 days (fast for its field).
OpenAlex records 2,086 works that have together drawn 28,087 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 72; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.111; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.18.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.111 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 3 |
| 2024 | 23 | 8 |
| 2023 | 31 | 25 |
| 2022 | 33 | 23 |
| 2021 | 48 | 29 |
| 2020 | 45 | 86 |
| 2019 | 49 | 97 |
| 2018 | 56 | 164 |
| 2017 | 54 | 223 |
| 2016 | 56 | 256 |
| 2015 | 59 | 147 |
| 2014 | 75 | 118 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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