ACM Transactions on Algorithms Journal Citation Rate 2026
1549-6325
eISSN 1549-6333
Association for Computing Machinery
US
Q3 Quartile Fast Review
About ACM Transactions on Algorithms
ACM Transactions on Algorithms (ATA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Graph Theory Research and Algorithms and Data Compression, published by Association for Computing Machinery in US, catalogued under ISSN 1549-6325 (e-ISSN 1549-6333). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.91 (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. OpenAlex records 1,041 works and 24,491 citations, with an h-index of 75.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 27 days.
ACM Transactions on Algorithms Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACM Transactions on Algorithms has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.91, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Graph Theory Research 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 Transactions on Algorithms 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 Transactions on Algorithms 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 Transactions on Algorithms against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACM Transactions on Algorithms
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 27 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Graph Theory Research, Algorithms and Data Compression, Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1549-6325 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1549-6333 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~27 days to first decision |
| h-index | 76 |
| Total Works | 1,055 |
| Total Citations | 24,570 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.10 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACM Transactions on Algorithms is published by Association for Computing Machinery and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACM Transactions on Algorithms is classified under Advanced Graph Theory Research, Algorithms and Data Compression, Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs and Computational Geometry and Mesh Generation.
ACM Transactions on Algorithms is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, ACM Transactions on Algorithms returns a first decision in about 27 days (fast for its field).
OpenAlex records 1,055 works that have together drawn 24,570 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 76; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.913; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.10.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.913 | 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 | 43 | 21 |
| 2024 | 49 | 95 |
| 2023 | 38 | 200 |
| 2022 | 55 | 389 |
| 2021 | 28 | 126 |
| 2020 | 46 | 282 |
| 2019 | 54 | 638 |
| 2018 | 74 | 946 |
| 2017 | 47 | 772 |
| 2016 | 60 | 927 |
| 2015 | 42 | 1,098 |
| 2014 | 46 | 1,555 |
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