ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes Journal Citation Rate 2026
0163-5948
eISSN 1943-5843
Association for Computing Machinery
US
Q3 Quartile Fast Review
About ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes
ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes (ASSEN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies and Software Engineering Research, published by Association for Computing Machinery in US, catalogued under ISSN 0163-5948 (e-ISSN 1943-5843). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.27 (Q3 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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 40 days.
ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.27, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies 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 SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 40 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes 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 SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes
- The average time from submission to first decision is 40 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies, Software Engineering Research, Software Engineering Techniques and Practices. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0163-5948 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1943-5843 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~40 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes is published by Association for Computing Machinery and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes is classified under Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies, Software Engineering Research, Software Engineering Techniques and Practices and Software Reliability and Analysis Research.
For prospective authors, ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes returns a first decision in about 40 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.268.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.268 | 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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